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