How to pronounce smothered
Say it like SMUHTH-erd. Smothered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMUHTH).
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- SMUHTH
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smothered 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.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of smothered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SMUHTH-ud.
What does smothered mean?
- simple past and past participle of smother How to pronounce smother
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Questions about saying smothered
How do you pronounce smothered?
Say SMUHTH-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmʌðɚd/. In British English it is /ˈsmʌðəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smothered?
Smothered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMUHTH). Broken into parts: SMUHTH · erd.
Is smothered 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 /ˈsmʌðəd/ (SMUHTH-ud).