How to pronounce smothercate
Say it like SMUHTH-er-kayt. Smothercate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMUHTH).
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- SMUHTH
- er
- kayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smothercate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMUHTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- kaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of smothercate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SMUHTH-uh-kayt.
What does smothercate mean?
- To smother and suffocate.
Where does smothercate come from?
From blend of smother + suffocate.
Questions about saying smothercate
How do you pronounce smothercate?
Say SMUHTH-er-kayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmʌðɚkeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈsmʌðəkeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smothercate?
Smothercate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMUHTH). Broken into parts: SMUHTH · er · kayt.
Is smothercate 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 /ˈsmʌðəkeɪt/ (SMUHTH-uh-kayt).