How to pronounce smither
Say it like SMITH-er. Smither has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMITH).
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- SMITH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smither 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of smither
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SMITH-uh.
What does smither mean?
- A fragment, shard or small piece.
- A smith (worker with iron or other metals; one who smiths)
Words that rhyme with smither
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of smither.
Questions about saying smither
How do you pronounce smither?
Say SMITH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmɪðɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsmɪðə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smither?
Smither has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMITH). Broken into parts: SMITH · er.
Is smither 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 /ˈsmɪðə/ (SMITH-uh).