How to pronounce smothers
Say it like SMUHTH-erz. Smothers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMUHTH).
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US American/ˈsmʌðɚz/SMUHTH-erz
UK British/ˈsmʌðəz/SMUHTH-uz
- SMUHTH
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smothers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of smothers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SMUHTH-uz.
What does smothers mean?
noun
- plural of smother How to pronounce smother
- third-person singular simple present indicative of smother How to pronounce smother
Questions about saying smothers
How do you pronounce smothers?
Say SMUHTH-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmʌðɚz/. In British English it is /ˈsmʌðəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smothers?
Smothers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMUHTH). Broken into parts: SMUHTH · erz.
Is smothers 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 /ˈsmʌðəz/ (SMUHTH-uz).