How to pronounce smoothskin
Say it like SMOOTH-skin. Smoothskin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMOOTH).
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- SMOOTH
- skin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smoothskin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMOOTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- skinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of smoothskin
American and British speakers say smoothskin in essentially the same way: /ˈsmuðskɪn/ in the US and /ˈsmuːðskɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SMOOTH-skin.
What does smoothskin mean?
- A human being (as viewed by barbarians or more aggressive races).
Where does smoothskin come from?
From smooth + skin
Questions about saying smoothskin
How do you pronounce smoothskin?
Say SMOOTH-skin. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmuðskɪn/. In British English it is /ˈsmuːðskɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smoothskin?
Smoothskin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMOOTH). Broken into parts: SMOOTH · skin.
Do Americans and Brits say smoothskin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsmuðskɪn/ and the British form is /ˈsmuːðskɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.