How to pronounce smee
Say it like SMEE. Smee is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SMEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of smee
American and British speakers say smee in essentially the same way: /smi/ in the US and /smiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: SMEE.
What does smee mean?
- The pintail, wigeon, pochard, or smew.
Words that rhyme with smee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of smee.
Questions about saying smee
How do you pronounce smee?
Say SMEE. The American pronunciation is /smi/. In British English it is /smiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smee?
Smee is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SMEE.
Do Americans and Brits say smee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /smi/ and the British form is /smiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.