How to pronounce smutty
Say it like SMUHT-ee. Smutty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMUHT).
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- SMUHT
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smutty pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMUHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of smutty
American and British speakers say smutty in essentially the same way: /ˈsmʌˌti/ in the US and /ˈsmʌti/ in the UK.
British respelling: SMUHT-ee.
What does smutty mean?
- Soiled with smut; blackened, dirty.
- Obscene, indecent.
- Affected with the smut fungus.
- To make dirty; to soil.
Where does smutty come from?
From smut + -y. Related to German schmutzig (“filthy, dirty, smutty”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- filthy
- foul
- nasty
Words that rhyme with smutty
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of smutty.
Questions about saying smutty
How do you pronounce smutty?
Say SMUHT-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmʌˌti/. In British English it is /ˈsmʌti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smutty?
Smutty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMUHT). Broken into parts: SMUHT · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say smutty the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsmʌˌti/ and the British form is /ˈsmʌti/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.