How do you pronounce "smithereens"?

In American English: /ˌsmɪðɝˈiːnz/ (smith-ur-EENZ). In British English: /smˈɪθəɹˌiːnz/ (SM-ith-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˌsmɪðɝˈiːnz/ (smith-ur-EENZ). In Australian English: /smˈɪθəɹˌiːnz/ (SM-ith-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌsmɪðɝˈiːnz/ (smith-ur-EENZ), while in British English it's /smˈɪθəɹˌiːnz/ (SM-ith-uhr).

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smithereens

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/ˌsmɪðɝˈiːnz/

smith-ur-EENZ

Syllable Breakdown

smɪðsmith·ɝere·iːnzens

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