How to pronounce Smolensk
Say it like smoh-LENSK. Smolensk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LENSK).
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US American/smoʊˈlɛnsk/smoh-LENSK
UK British/sməʊˈlɛnsk/smoh-LENSK
- smoh
- LENSK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smolensk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- smohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- LENSKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of Smolensk
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: smoh-LENSK.
What does Smolensk mean?
noun
- a city in western Russia on the Dnieper River; scene of severe fighting in World War II
Questions about saying Smolensk
How do you pronounce Smolensk?
Say smoh-LENSK. The American pronunciation is /smoʊˈlɛnsk/. In British English it is /sməʊˈlɛnsk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Smolensk?
Smolensk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LENSK). Broken into parts: smoh · LENSK.
Is Smolensk pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /sməʊˈlɛnsk/ (smoh-LENSK).