How to pronounce smoothie
Say it like SMOO-thee. Smoothie 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 smoothie. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SMOO
- thee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smoothie 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.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of smoothie
American and British speakers say smoothie in essentially the same way: /ˈsmuði/ in the US and /ˈsmuːði/ in the UK.
British respelling: SMOO-thee.
What does smoothie mean?
- A smooth-talking person.
- A drink made from whole fruit, thus thicker than fruit juice.
- A blending of different things, a mishmash
Where does smoothie come from?
From smooth + -ie.
Questions about saying smoothie
How do you pronounce smoothie?
Say SMOO-thee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmuði/. In British English it is /ˈsmuːði/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smoothie?
Smoothie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMOO). Broken into parts: SMOO · thee.
Do Americans and Brits say smoothie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsmuði/ and the British form is /ˈsmuːði/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.