How to pronounce smelter
Say it like SMEL-ter. Smelter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMEL).
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- SMEL
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smelter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of smelter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SMEL-tuh.
What does smelter mean?
- A person employed to do smelting.“He works as a smelter.”
- A machine used to smelt metal.“Throw the scrap in the smelter so we can melt it down and reuse it.”
- A place where smelting is done.“We'll take the scrap to the smelter and get some money for it.”
Where does smelter come from?
From smelt + -er.
Words that rhyme with smelter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of smelter.
Questions about saying smelter
How do you pronounce smelter?
Say SMEL-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmɛltɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsmɛltə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smelter?
Smelter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMEL). Broken into parts: SMEL · ter.
Is smelter 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 /ˈsmɛltə/ (SMEL-tuh).