How to pronounce smoot
Say it like SMOOT. Smoot is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SMOOT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smoot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMOOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of smoot
American and British speakers say smoot in essentially the same way: /smut/ in the US and /smuːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SMOOT.
What does smoot mean?
- A unit of length defined as exactly sixty-seven inches (approximately 1.70 meters).
Where does smoot come from?
Derives from the height of Oliver R.
Words that rhyme with smoot
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of smoot.
Questions about saying smoot
How do you pronounce smoot?
Say SMOOT. The American pronunciation is /smut/. In British English it is /smuːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smoot?
Smoot is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SMOOT.
Do Americans and Brits say smoot the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /smut/ and the British form is /smuːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.