To pronounce "smarmy", say SMARMY — one syllable, IPA /ˈsmɑː.mi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈsmɑː.mi/
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"smarmy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with barmy and army, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“a smarmy salesman with a big smile”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Smarmy" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "smarmy" is /ˈsmɑː.mi/.
Smarmy: Falsely earnest, smug, or ingratiating.
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