How to Pronounce "smelt"
word
ˈsmɛɫt
SMELT
smˈɛlt
sm-ELT
Definition
To smelt means to heat and melt metal ore in order to extract pure metal. 'Smelt' can also refer to a type of small fish found in cold waters.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsmɛɫt
British English
smˈɛlt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SMELT
UK
sm-ELT
Listen in Context
They smelt iron ore to make steel.
A smelt is a small fish found in cold lakes.
Copper can be smelted from its ore.
Did you know they used to smelt gold by hand?