English pronunciation · Words Starting with S
Small Pronunciation
Small is pronounced SMAWL, IPA /ˈsmɔl/.
SMAWL
US /ˈsmɔl/ · UK /ˈsmɔːl/
Syllables: SMAWL (1 syllable)
adjective: Little in size, amount, or importance.
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Small in a Sentence
- It is a small flat but the light is good.
- Only a small number of people applied.
- Could I have a small coffee?
Common Mispronunciations of Small
Not SMAL
The a before ll is the aw of law, not the flat a of cat. English rounds the vowel in front of a double l in ball, tall, and call the same way.
Not SMOL
The lips round but the vowel stays long. A short o clips the word and drifts towards the informal spelling smol.
Tip: Rhyme it with tall, wall, and hall, and the vowel takes care of itself.
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