How to Pronounce Smearing

To pronounce "smearing", say SMEAR-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

SMEAR-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “smearing”

"smearing" has 2 syllables: smear-ing. It rhymes with domineering and sneering, if that helps it stick.

What does smearing 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.”

noun

  1. Something smeared or daubed.

Synonyms

coatcoverlayerspread

Words that rhyme with smearing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

domineeringsneeringengineeringpioneeringtearingrearingperseveringveeringclearingsteeringshearingappearing

Related words

besmearsmudgesmirchbedaubsmutchblotstainasperse

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "smearing"?▾

"Smearing" has 2 syllables: smear · ing.

What does "smearing" mean?▾

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

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