How to pronounce smoother
Say it like SMOO-ther. Smoother has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce smoother. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SMOO
- ther
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smoother pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- therKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of smoother
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SMOO-thuh.
What does smoother mean?
- comparative form of smooth: more smooth How to pronounce smooth
- One who, or that which, smooths.
- In glass-cutting, an abrading-wheel for polishing the aces of the grooves cut by another wheel.
- A hand plane set to cut thin shavings, to create a polished surface.
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Questions about saying smoother
How do you pronounce smoother?
Say SMOO-ther. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmuðɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsmuːðə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smoother?
Smoother has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMOO). Broken into parts: SMOO · ther.
Is smoother pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsmuːðə/ (SMOO-thuh).