How to pronounce smearing
Say it like SMIR-ing. Smearing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMIR).
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- SMIR
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smearing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of smearing
American and British speakers say smearing in essentially the same way: /ˈsmɪrɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsmɪrɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SMIR-ing.
What does smearing mean?
Words that rhyme with smearing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of smearing.
Questions about saying smearing
How do you pronounce smearing?
Say SMIR-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmɪrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsmɪrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smearing?
Smearing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMIR). Broken into parts: SMIR · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say smearing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsmɪrɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsmɪrɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.