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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.