How to Pronounce Smut

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

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Syllable

4

Letters

/smʌt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “smut”

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

What does smut mean?

noun

  1. Soot.
  2. A flake of ash or soot.

verb

  1. To stain (or be stained) with soot or other dirt.
  2. To taint (grain, etc.) with the smut fungus.

Synonyms

filth

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Words that rhyme with smut

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

buttstrutglutrutrebutcutthatnutslutchestnutscuttlebuttsomewhat

Related words

lampblacksootfilthcrapsludgejunkcoal-firedcharcoal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "smut"?▾

"Smut" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "smut"?▾

The IPA transcription of "smut" is /smʌt/.

What does "smut" mean?▾

Smut: Soot.

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