sm
Consonant blends
The sm sound in English: /sm/
IPA: /sm/ · Closest Arabic sound: سين + ميم (سْمْ)
How to say it
The sm sound explained
Blend 's' and 'm': smile, small, smell.
Consonant blends: Two consonants in a row each keep their sound but are said quickly together, such as bl, st and tr.
With audio and meaning
Words with sm
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Tip for parents and teachers
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Frequently asked questions
How do I pronounce sm in English?
Blend 's' and 'm': smile, small, smell. The sound is /sm/, closest to the Arabic سين + ميم.
Which words have sm?
Smile (ابتسامة), Small (صغير), Smell (يشم), Smoke (دخان), Smooth (ناعم), Smart (ذكي).
What is the difference between a digraph and a blend?
In a digraph (like sh and ch) the two letters make one new sound; in a blend (like st and bl) each letter keeps its own sound and they are said quickly one after the other.
Consonant blends