How to Pronounce "smugness"
word
ˈsməɡnəs
SMUG-nuhs
smˈʌɡnəs
SMUG-nuhs
Definition
A feeling of too much satisfaction with yourself or your achievements, often shown in a way that annoys others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsməɡnəs
British English
smˈʌɡnəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SMUG-nuhs
UK
SMUG-nuhs
Listen in Context
His smugness made everyone uncomfortable.
You could see the smugness on her face when she won.
He spoke with a tone of smugness.
She couldn’t hide her smugness during the interview.