How to pronounce smetana
Say it like SMET-uh-nuh. Smetana has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMET).
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- SMET
- uh
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smetana pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of smetana
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SMET-uh-nuh.
What does smetana mean?
- A form of soured cream or crème fraîche from Central and Eastern Europe.
Words that rhyme with smetana
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of smetana.
Questions about saying smetana
How do you pronounce smetana?
Say SMET-uh-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmɛtənə/. In British English it is /ˈsmɛtənə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smetana?
Smetana has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMET). Broken into parts: SMET · uh · nuh.
Is smetana pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈsmɛtənə/ (SMET-uh-nuh).