How to Pronounce Smirking

To pronounce "smirking", say SMIRK-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

SMIRK-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “smirking”

"smirking" has 2 syllables: smirk-ing. It rhymes with lurking and shirking, if that helps it stick.

What does smirking mean?

verb

  1. To smile in a way that is affected, smug, insolent or contemptuous.

noun

  1. The act of one who smirks.

Synonyms

shit-eating grinsimper

Words that rhyme with smirking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lurkingshirkinghardworkingjerkingnetworkingworkingmetalworkingreworkingwoodworkingoverworkingclerkingperking

Related words

simpergrinningsmilingsmiletsmilefulsmilesmarmbeaming

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "smirking"?▾

"Smirking" has 2 syllables: smirk · ing.

What does "smirking" mean?▾

Smirking: To smile in a way that is affected, smug, insolent or contemptuous.

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