How to pronounce smithereen
Say it like smith-uh-REEN. Smithereen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REEN).
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- smith
- uh
- REEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smithereen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- smithGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of smithereen
American and British speakers say smithereen in essentially the same way: /ˌsmɪðəˈrin/ in the US and /smɪðəˈriːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: smih-thuh-REEN.
What does smithereen mean?
- A tiny fragment or splinter.
Words that rhyme with smithereen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of smithereen.
Questions about saying smithereen
How do you pronounce smithereen?
Say smith-uh-REEN. The American pronunciation is /ˌsmɪðəˈrin/. In British English it is /smɪðəˈriːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smithereen?
Smithereen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REEN). Broken into parts: smith · uh · REEN.
Do Americans and Brits say smithereen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsmɪðəˈrin/ and the British form is /smɪðəˈriːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.