How to pronounce smilie
Say it like SMIL-ee. Smilie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMIL).
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- SMIL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smilie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of smilie
American and British speakers say smilie in essentially the same way: /ˈsmɪli/ in the US and /ˈsmɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SMIL-ee.
What does smilie mean?
- Alternative spelling of smiley.
Where does smilie come from?
From smile + -ie.
Words that rhyme with smilie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of smilie.
Questions about saying smilie
How do you pronounce smilie?
Say SMIL-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmɪli/. In British English it is /ˈsmɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smilie?
Smilie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMIL). Broken into parts: SMIL · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say smilie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsmɪli/ and the British form is /ˈsmɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.