How to pronounce smorgasbord
American English pronunciation
SMOR-gus-bord
- IPA
- /ˈsmɔɹɡəsˌbɔɹd/
- Syllables
- SMOR · gus · bord (3 syllables, stress on the 1st)
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What smorgasbord means
A big buffet with lots of different dishes to choose from
In a sentence: The party had a smorgasbord of tacos, salads, fruit, and tiny sandwiches.
Where it comes from: It's Swedish for "sandwich table." The Swedish word for a sandwich is made from the words for butter and goose.
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