Smathers is spelled with the IPA transcription of /smæðərz/. The word is unique due to its silent letter "h" after the letter "t". The "th" sound is a voiced dental fricative in IPA, pronounced with the tongue pressed against the upper teeth. The "h" is not pronounced but is a part of the word’s spelling. The correct pronunciation is "smath-ers" with the emphasis on the first syllable. The word has a unique spelling pattern that distinguishes it from other words of similar pronunciation.