How to Pronounce "smarts"
word
/ˈsmɑɹts/
SMARTS
/smˈɑːts/
SMAHTS
Definition
The ability to think quickly, solve problems, or show intelligence; often used informally to refer to someone's cleverness or practical intelligence.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsmɑɹts/
British English
/smˈɑːts/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SMARTS
UK
SMAHTS
Listen in Context
I’m not just book smarts—I know how to fix a car too!
She has a lot of smarts and always gets good grades.
He uses his smarts to solve hard problems.
Smarts are important, but so is hard work.