How to pronounce smoothly
smoothly
/ˈsmuːðli/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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What to watch for
th is the voiced /ð/ here, as in “this”.
Smoothly, sound by sound
| /s/as in see | Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air. |
| /m/as in man | Lips closed, air through the nose. |
| /uː/as in food | A long “oo” with rounded lips. |
| /ð/as in this | Tongue tip between the teeth, with voice. It is not Z or D. |
| /l/as in look | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides. |
| /i/as in sheep | A long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile. |
In a sentence
Steam locomotives run less smoothly than electric trains.
More words with the /ð/ sound
- this/ðɪs/
- with/wɪð/
- either/ˈiːðər/
- blythe/blaɪð/
- xanthe/zænð/
- neither/ˈniːðər/
- whether/ˈweðər/
- rhythm/ˈrɪðəm/
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce smoothly?
Smoothly is pronounced /ˈsmuːðli/ in American English.
How many syllables are in smoothly?
Smoothly has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in smoothly?
The first syllable: /ˈsmuːðli/.
Is there a silent or unusual letter in smoothly?
th is the voiced /ð/ here, as in “this”.