How to Pronounce "smelters"
word
ˈsmɛɫtɝz
SMEL-terz
smˈɛltəz
smel-TUHZ
Definition
Smelters are industrial facilities or machines where metal is extracted from its ore by heating and melting. The term can also refer to the people or companies who perform this process.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsmɛɫtɝz
British English
smˈɛltəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SMEL-terz
UK
smel-TUHZ
Listen in Context
Many smelters are located near mines for convenience.
The city has two big copper smelters.
Smelters turn metal ore into pure metal.
After stricter regulations, some smelters had to shut down temporarily.