How to Pronounce Smartphone

To pronounce "smartphone", say SMARTPH-on-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsmɑːtfəʊn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈsmɑːtfəʊn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “smartphone”

"smartphone" has 3 syllables: smartph-on-e.

What does smartphone mean?

noun

  1. A mobile phone with more advanced features and greater computing capacity than a featurephone.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "smartphone"?▾

"Smartphone" has 3 syllables: smartph · on · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "smartphone"?▾

The IPA transcription of "smartphone" is /ˈsmɑːtfəʊn/.

What does "smartphone" mean?▾

Smartphone: A mobile phone with more advanced features and greater computing capacity than a featurephone.

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