How to Pronounce Smaller

To pronounce "smaller", say SMALL-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsmɑlɚ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈsmɑlɚ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “smaller”

"smaller" has 2 syllables: small-er. It rhymes with holler and scholar, if that helps it stick.

What does smaller mean?

adjective

Not large or big; insignificant; few in number.
“A small group.”
Young, as a child.
“Remember when the children were small?”

adverb

In a small fashion.
In or into small pieces.

Synonyms

little microscopic minuscule minute tiny lowercase

Antonyms

big capital generous large

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Words that rhyme with smaller

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

holler scholar collar crawler squalor color hauler caller loller collor trawler mauler

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "smaller"?▾

"Smaller" has 2 syllables: small · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "smaller"?▾

The IPA transcription of "smaller" is /ˈsmɑlɚ/.

What does "smaller" mean?▾

Smaller: Not large or big; insignificant; few in number.

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