How do you pronounce "smelt"?

In American English: /ˈsmɛlt/ (SMEHLT). In British English: /smˈɛlt/ (SM). In Canadian English: /ˈsmɛlt/ (SMEHLT). In Australian English: /smˈɛlt/ (SM).

Is "smelt" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsmɛlt/ (SMEHLT), while in British English it's /smˈɛlt/ (SM).

How to Pronounce "smelt"

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smelt

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/ˈsmɛlt/

SMEHLT

Syllable Breakdown

smɛltsmelt

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