How to Pronounce "smelter"
word
ˈsmɛɫtɝ
SMEL-ter
smˈɛltɐ
smel-TAH
Definition
A smelter is a factory or machine where metal ores are heated to very high temperatures to extract pure metals.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsmɛɫtɝ
British English
smˈɛltɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SMEL-ter
UK
smel-TAH
Listen in Context
The copper smelter is located near the mine.
Iron is separated from ore at a smelter.
They visited the old smelter on their school trip.
Working at a smelter can be dangerous because of the extreme heat.