How to Pronounce Smeared

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

SMEAR-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “smeared”

"smeared" has 2 syllables: smear-ed. It rhymes with revered and weird, if that helps it stick.

What does smeared mean?

verb

  1. To spread (a substance, especially one that colours or is dirty) across a surface by rubbing.

    “The artist smeared paint over the canvas in broad strokes.”

  2. To have a substance smeared on (a surface).

    “She smeared her lips with lipstick.”

Synonyms

coatcoverlayerspread

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Words that rhyme with smeared

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reveredweirdsneeredpeeredjeeredsearedveeredsteeredadheredperseveredpioneereddisappeared

Related words

dirtysmirchedsmudgedsmudgysoileduncleanstainedblotched

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "smeared"?▾

"Smeared" has 2 syllables: smear · ed.

What does "smeared" mean?▾

Smeared: To spread (a substance, especially one that colours or is dirty) across a surface by rubbing.

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