How to pronounce smidgen
Say it like SMIJ-in. Smidgen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMIJ).
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- SMIJ
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smidgen 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.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of smidgen
American and British speakers say smidgen in essentially the same way: /ˈsmɪdʒɪn/ in the US and /ˈsmɪdʒɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SMIJ-in.
What does smidgen mean?
- Chiefly in the form a smidgen of: a very small amount or quantity; a bit, a trace.“Move it a smidgen to the right.”
- Chiefly in the form a smidgen of a: a very small or insignificant person or thing; also, an instance of such a person or thing.
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Questions about saying smidgen
How do you pronounce smidgen?
Say SMIJ-in. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmɪdʒɪn/. In British English it is /ˈsmɪdʒɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smidgen?
Smidgen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMIJ). Broken into parts: SMIJ · in.
Do Americans and Brits say smidgen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsmɪdʒɪn/ and the British form is /ˈsmɪdʒɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.