How to pronounce "smash"

smash

Sports & Recreation
American
/smæʃ/

Syllable Breakdown

smash

How natives say smash

British
/smæʃ/

Syllable Breakdown

smash

How natives say smash

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 's' sound, like in 'sun'.

  • Add the 'm' sound by closing your lips together.

  • Finish with 'æʃ', similar to 'ash' with a wide open mouth.

Common Mistakes

  • sma-sh (two syllables)

  • s-mech (wrong vowel sound)

  • sh-mash (wrong order)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • same as American

common mistakes

  • same as American

FAQ

How do I avoid saying 'sma-sh'?

Remember that 'smash' is only one syllable.

Is the 'a' in 'smash' like 'apple'?

Yes, it uses the same 'æ' sound as in 'apple'.

Why do I say 'shmash' sometimes?

Focus on starting with 's', then quickly add 'm'.

Definition

smash

To hit something with great force.

Word Family

smashing

/ˈsmæʃɪŋ/

adjective

Very good or impressive

Example: She had a smashing success.

smashable

/ˈsmæʃəbl/

adjective

Able to be smashed

Example: The vase is smashable.

smashed

/smæʃt/

verb

Hit with force

Example: He smashed the window.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Smashing has two syllables.

Smashable has three syllables and a different stress.

Smashed ends with a 't' sound, not 'ʃ'.

Pro Tips

Focus on single syllable

Say 'smash' as one quick motion to avoid extra syllables.

Use a mirror

Watch your mouth to ensure it opens wide for the 'æ' sound.

Nearby Words

Test Your Pronunciation On Words That Have Sound Similarities With Smash

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/ədˈvɛntʃər/

amateur

/ˈæm.ə.tʃɚ/

appeal

/əˈpil/

appreciate

/əˈpriʃiˌeɪt/

athlete

/ˈæθ.liːt/

ball

/bɔl/

basin

/ˈbeɪ.sən/

basket

/ˈbæskɪt/

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