Download LingUp to continue the roleplay and get instant feedback on your grammar and pronunciation.
Try LingUp Now!Start with the 's' sound, like in 'snake'.
Move to 'm' by closing your lips.
Open your mouth slightly to say 'ah', like in 'car'.
Finish with a soft 'r' sound, keeping the tip of your tongue near the roof of your mouth and finally blend to a 't' stop.
sh-mart
s-mart
s-ma-t
Begin with the 's' sound, similar to 'snake'.
Move to 'm' by closing your lips.
Open your mouth and say 'ah' as in 'car', extending the vowel.
Conclude with a light 't' sound, with your tongue touching the roof of your mouth.
sh-mart
s-mart
s-ma-t
Yes, in American English; softer or silent in British English.
Yes, 'smart' has one syllable.
No, do not roll the 'r'.
Clever or well-dressed.
/ˈsmɑrtli/
In a stylish or clever manner
/ˈsmɑrtnəs/
The quality of being clever or stylish
/ˈsmɑrtər/
More clever or stylish
Smartly ends with '-ly', adding another syllable.
Smartness ends with '-ness', adding another syllable.
Smarter adds '-er', which may require softer 't' in some accents.
Ensure the 'r' sound is soft in your speech to sound more natural.
In British English, 'a' in 'smart' is longer, adjust your vowel lengths.
Test Your Pronunciation On Words That Have Sound Similarities With Smart
Test Your Pronunciation On Words Within Other Categories
