The spelling of the word "Smitt" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first sound is "s", represented by the symbol /s/, followed by the vowel sound "i" as in "hit", represented by the symbol /ɪ/. The double consonant "tt" represents a geminated 't', indicating that the preceding vowel is short. Finally, the word ends with the sound "t", represented by the symbol /t/. Overall, the word "Smitt" is pronounced as /smɪt/.
Very fine clayey ore, made into balls for marking sheep.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.