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How to pronounce smiley in American English

“smiley” pronunciation by American speakers

Listen to smiley the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“smiley” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. (Fred Smiley): Great, that’s it.

    Census Bureau

  2. Um but about six years ago uh Walter Smiley's son Van Smiley left uh the company.

    Federal Reserve

  3. named Smiley in the Kuiper Belt where Pluto is.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

Words that sound like “smiley”

Words one sound away from smiley — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.

Why real speech

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