The word "smits" is a plural form of the noun "smit," which means a skilled worker or artisan in metalworking. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /smɪts/. The "sm" at the beginning of the word is pronounced like the "sm" in "smile." The "i" in the middle is pronounced like the "i" in "sit." The "t" at the end is pronounced with a sharp release of air. The spelling of "smits" follows the regular plural formation rule of adding "-s" to the singular form.
The word "smits" is an archaic form of the word "smiths", which is derived from the Old English word "smiþ" (also spelled "smyþ"). In Old English, "smiþ" referred to a metalworker or one who works with metal, particularly a blacksmith. The term has Germanic origins, with its cognates found in other Germanic languages such as German "Schmied" and Dutch "smit". The word "smith" has been preserved and used in English to refer to various craftsmen, such as blacksmiths, goldsmiths, or silversmiths.