Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

smarter

/smˈɑɹtɚ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.91 in modern English

Syllables: smarter
IPA: /smˈɑɹtɚ/

9

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

comparative form of smart: more smart

noun

An acronym for remembering desirable criteria for goal-setting: Specific, Measurable, Acceptable, Realistic, Time Frame, Extending, Rewarding

Uncountable

noun

Acronym of shots, masks, awareness, readiness, testing, education, Rx; a method for dealing with COVID-19 and other pandemics.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"You may be faster and stronger than me, but I'm smarter than you"
"The SMARTER Plan reflects upon what we have done as a state and how we have learned to manage COVID-19. […] SMARTER is not just for or during COVID-19. The preparation, the flexibility and the systems we have developed make us SMARTER and better prepared for future emergencies."

Usage

Uncountable

Frequently Paired Words

DUMB FAST HARD SMART

Rhymes With

carter charter starter non-starter kickstarter martyr barter garter tartar mccarter darter harter

Questions

How do you pronounce smarter?: The recorded pronunciation is /smˈɑɹtɚ/.
What does smarter mean?: comparative form of smart: more smart

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