How to Pronounce "smothers"
word
ˈsməðɝz
SMUH-thurz
smˈʌðəz
smu-THUHZ
Definition
'Smothers' is the third person singular form of 'smother', which means to cover something completely to stop it getting air, or to control or hide feelings so they can't be expressed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsməðɝz
British English
smˈʌðəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SMUH-thurz
UK
smu-THUHZ
Listen in Context
She smothers the fire with a blanket.
He smothers his feelings and never talks about them.
The mother smothers her baby to keep him warm.
Whenever he’s upset, he smothers his emotions with a smile.