How to pronounce smears
Say it like SMEERZ. Smears is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SMEERZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smears pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMEERZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of smears
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SMEERZ.
What does smears mean?
- plural of smear How to pronounce smear
- third-person singular simple present indicative of smear How to pronounce smear
Words that rhyme with smears
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of smears.
Questions about saying smears
How do you pronounce smears?
Say SMEERZ. The American pronunciation is /smɪrz/. In British English it is /smɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smears?
Smears is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SMEERZ.
Is smears pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /smɪəz/ (SMEERZ).