How to pronounce smirt
Say it like SMURT. Smirt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SMURT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smirt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMURTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of smirt
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SMURT.
What does smirt mean?
- To chat up or flirt with (someone) while smoking outside a pub.
Where does smirt come from?
Blend of smoke + flirt.
Words that rhyme with smirt
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of smirt.
Questions about saying smirt
How do you pronounce smirt?
Say SMURT. The American pronunciation is /smɝt/. In British English it is /smɜːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smirt?
Smirt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SMURT.
Is smirt 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 /smɜːt/ (SMURT).