How to pronounce smugglers
Say it like SMUHG-lerz. Smugglers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMUHG).
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- SMUHG
- lerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smugglers 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.
- lerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of smugglers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SMUHG-luz.
What does smugglers mean?
- plural of smuggler How to pronounce smuggler
Questions about saying smugglers
How do you pronounce smugglers?
Say SMUHG-lerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmʌɡlɚz/. In British English it is /ˈsmʌɡləz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smugglers?
Smugglers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMUHG). Broken into parts: SMUHG · lerz.
Is smugglers 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 /ˈsmʌɡləz/ (SMUHG-luz).