How to pronounce smite
Say it like SMYTE. Smite is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SMYTE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of smite
American and British speakers say smite in essentially the same way: /smaɪt/ in the US and /smaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SMYTE.
What does smite mean?
- To strike down or kill with godly force.
- To injure with divine power.
- To kill violently; to slay.
Where does smite come from?
Cognate with Saterland Frisian smiete (“to throw, toss”), West Frisian smite (“to throw”), Dutch smijten (“to fling, hurl, throw”), German Low German smieten (“to throw, chuck, toss”), German schmeißen (“to fling, throw”), Danish smide (“to
Words that rhyme with smite
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of smite.
Questions about saying smite
How do you pronounce smite?
Say SMYTE. The American pronunciation is /smaɪt/. In British English it is /smaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smite?
Smite is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SMYTE.
Do Americans and Brits say smite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /smaɪt/ and the British form is /smaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.