To pronounce "smattering", say SMATT-er-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsmæ.təɹ.ɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
smattering
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/ˈsmæ.təɹ.ɪŋ/
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"smattering" has 3 syllables: smatt-er-ing. It rhymes with chattering and battering, if that helps it stick.
noun
“She knows a smattering of Greek, but not enough to carry on a conversation.”
“There’s only a smattering of people who oppose the first amendment.”
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"Smattering" has 3 syllables: smatt · er · ing.
The IPA transcription of "smattering" is /ˈsmæ.təɹ.ɪŋ/.
Smattering: A superficial or shallow knowledge of a subject.
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