How to pronounce smolt
Say it like SMOHLT. Smolt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SMOHLT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smolt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMOHLTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of smolt
American and British speakers say smolt in essentially the same way: /smoʊlt/ in the US and /smɒlt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SMOLT.
What does smolt mean?
- A young salmon two or three years old, when it has acquired its silvery color.
Where does smolt come from?
Probably an alteration of smelt, due to smolt (“smooth”).
Words that rhyme with smolt
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of smolt.
Questions about saying smolt
How do you pronounce smolt?
Say SMOHLT. The American pronunciation is /smoʊlt/. In British English it is /smɒlt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smolt?
Smolt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SMOHLT.
Do Americans and Brits say smolt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /smoʊlt/ and the British form is /smɒlt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.