How to pronounce smithy
Say it like SMITH-ee. Smithy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMITH).
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- SMITH
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smithy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of smithy
American and British speakers say smithy in essentially the same way: /ˈsmɪði/ in the US and /ˈsmɪði/ in the UK.
British respelling: SMITH-ee.
What does smithy mean?
- The location where a smith (particularly a blacksmith) works; a forge.“Traditionally a village smithy was a busy place because the smith's work was so necessary.”
- To forge (metal), especially by traditional blacksmith methods.
Where does smithy come from?
From Middle English smythy, from Old Norse smiðja, from Proto-Germanic *smiþjǭ.
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Questions about saying smithy
How do you pronounce smithy?
Say SMITH-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmɪði/. In British English it is /ˈsmɪði/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smithy?
Smithy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMITH). Broken into parts: SMITH · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say smithy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsmɪði/ and the British form is /ˈsmɪði/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.