smattering
nounHow many syllables in smattering?
There are 3 syllables in the word smattering.How to pronounce smattering:
Definition of smattering:
- smattering (noun):
- a small number or amount.
- superficial piecemeal knowledge
- a slight or superficial knowledge
Synonyms for smattering:
bit
couple
dash
elements
few
handful
modicum
nodding acquaintance
passing acquaintance
rudiments
scatter
scattering
small indefinite amount
smatter
sprinkle
sprinkling
Here are some other common 3-syllable words.
- denuded
- debasing
- riverbed
- dabbler
- terabyte
- envisaged
- altricial
- engrossing
- cowcatcher
- counterclaim
- withering
- unawares
- nonentity
- laus Deo
- immunize
- creodont
- teetering
- furbelow
- befuddling
- awestruck
- stationer
- purported
- counteract
- conjointly
- chimney-piece
- matrices
- lazarette
- refulgent
- decimate
- admonished
- addicting
- unsocial
- over-sweet
- biennial
- stouthearted
- open-stack
- venturous
- ostracized
- neighborly
- empowered
- wordiness
- Tangiers
- positioned
- malfunctioned
- glassmaker
- contrition
- appearing
- heartening
- disinter
- Somali
- … more
Syllable Fun Fact
Secondary stress refers to the minor emphasis that can occur on additional syllables in longer words, distinct from the primary stress.
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