How to pronounce smote
Say it like SMOHT. Smote is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/smoʊt/SMOHT
UK British/sməʊt/SMOHT
- SMOHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smote pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMOHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of smote
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SMOHT.
What does smote mean?
verb
- simple past of smite How to pronounce smite
- simple past of smight
Words that rhyme with smote
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of smote.
Questions about saying smote
How do you pronounce smote?
Say SMOHT. The American pronunciation is /smoʊt/. In British English it is /sməʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smote?
Smote is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SMOHT.
Is smote pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /sməʊt/ (SMOHT).