# smith, Smythe

> English homophone group · 2 words that sound the same · /smɪθ/

These English words share one pronunciation but differ in spelling and meaning.

## The words

### smith
*/smɪθ/*
A craftsperson who works metal into desired forms using a hammer and other tools, sometimes heating the metal to make it more workable, especially a blacksmith.

### Smythe
*/smɪθ/*
A surname originating as an occupation.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA); groups derived from IPA pronunciation. Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/homophones/smith