How to Pronounce Smart

To pronounce "smart", say SMART — one syllable, IPA /smɑːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/smɑːt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “smart”

"smart" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with impart and tart, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: smartt — easy to mix up when writing.

What does smart mean?

verb

  1. To hurt or sting.

    “After being hit with a pitch, the batter exclaimed "Ouch, my arm smarts!"”

  2. To cause a smart or sting in.

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Words that rhyme with smart

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "smart"?▾

"Smart" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "smart"?▾

The IPA transcription of "smart" is /smɑːt/.

What does "smart" mean?▾

Smart: To hurt or sting.

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