To pronounce "smileys", say SMIL-eys — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
smileys
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SMIL-eys
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"smileys" has 2 syllables: smil-eys. It rhymes with bilis and hailes, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: smilies — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Smileys" has 2 syllables: smil · eys.
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