How to Pronounce Smarts

To pronounce "smarts", say SMARTS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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SMARTS

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💡 Tip for remembering “smarts”

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

What does smarts 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. Intelligence; smartness

Words that rhyme with smarts

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

artsdartschartsdepartsimpartssweetheartspartsstartsramparts

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "smarts"?▾

"Smarts" has one syllable.

What does "smarts" mean?▾

Smarts: To hurt or sting.

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