How to Pronounce Smelt

To pronounce "smelt", say SMELT — one syllable, IPA /ˈsmɛlt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈsmɛlt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “smelt”

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

What does smelt mean?

noun

  1. Any small anadromous fish of the family Osmeridae, found in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and in lakes in North America and northern part of Europe.
  2. A fool; a simpleton.

Words that rhyme with smelt

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sveltepeltheartfeltbeltveldtmeltweltkneltspeltdealtdweltswelt

Related words

rockrefineosmeridsparlingeperlancapelinsmeltiefrostfish

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "smelt"?▾

"Smelt" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "smelt"?▾

The IPA transcription of "smelt" is /ˈsmɛlt/.

What does "smelt" mean?▾

Smelt: Any small anadromous fish of the family Osmeridae, found in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and in lakes in North America and northern part of Europe.

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