How to Pronounce Smarting

To pronounce "smarting", say SMART-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

SMART-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “smarting”

"smarting" has 2 syllables: smart-ing. It rhymes with imparting and parting, if that helps it stick.

What does smarting 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.

noun

  1. A sensation that smarts or stings.

adjective

  1. Painful, sore.

    “My arm is still smarting from where the ball hit it.”

  2. Experiencing emotional pain or embarrassment.

Words that rhyme with smarting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "smarting"?▾

"Smarting" has 2 syllables: smart · ing.

What does "smarting" mean?▾

Smarting: To hurt or sting.

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