How to pronounce smombie
Say it like SMOM-bee. Smombie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMOM).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsmɑmˌbi/SMOM-bee
UK British/ˈsmɒmˌbi/SMOM-bee
- SMOM
- bee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smombie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- beeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of smombie
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SMOM-bee.
What does smombie mean?
noun
- A walking person using a cellphone who is oblivious to the world around them.
Where does smombie come from?
Blend of smartphone + zombie.
Words that rhyme with smombie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of smombie.
Questions about saying smombie
How do you pronounce smombie?
Say SMOM-bee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmɑmˌbi/. In British English it is /ˈsmɒmˌbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smombie?
Smombie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMOM). Broken into parts: SMOM · bee.
Is smombie pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈsmɒmˌbi/ (SMOM-bee).