How to pronounce smuggish
Say it like SMUHG-ish. Smuggish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMUHG).
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- SMUHG
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smuggish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMUHGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of smuggish
American and British speakers say smuggish in essentially the same way: /ˈsmʌɡɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈsmʌɡɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SMUHG-ish.
What does smuggish mean?
- Somewhat smug.
Where does smuggish come from?
From smug + -ish.
Words that rhyme with smuggish
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of smuggish.
Questions about saying smuggish
How do you pronounce smuggish?
Say SMUHG-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmʌɡɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈsmʌɡɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smuggish?
Smuggish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMUHG). Broken into parts: SMUHG · ish.
Do Americans and Brits say smuggish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsmʌɡɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈsmʌɡɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.