How to pronounce smith
Say it like SMITH. Smith is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- SMITH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smith pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMITHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of smith
American and British speakers say smith in essentially the same way: /smɪθ/ in the US and /smɪθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SMITH.
What does smith mean?
- A craftsperson who works metal into desired forms using a hammer and other tools, sometimes heating the metal to make it more workable, especially a blacksmith.
- One who makes anything; wright.
- To forge, to form, usually on an anvil; by heating and pounding.
Where does smith come from?
Cognate with Alemannic German Schmid, schméd, schmét, schmìd (“smith”), Bavarian schmidt, schmit, sghmiid (“smith”), Cimbrian smit, smitt (“smith”), Dutch smid (“smith”), German Schmied, Schmidt (“smith”), Low German Smidd, Smitt (“smith”),
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- metalsmith
- metalworker
- ian smith
- ian douglas smith
- david smith
- david roland smith
- kate smith
- kathryn elizabeth smith
Words that rhyme with smith
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of smith.
Words that sound like smith
- smyth
Questions about saying smith
How do you pronounce smith?
Say SMITH. The American pronunciation is /smɪθ/. In British English it is /smɪθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smith?
Smith is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SMITH.
Do Americans and Brits say smith the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /smɪθ/ and the British form is /smɪθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as smith?
Smith sounds the same as smyth in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.