How to Pronounce Smog

To pronounce "smog", say SMOG — one syllable, IPA /smɒɡ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/smɒɡ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “smog”

"smog" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with agog and bog, if that helps it stick.

What does smog mean?

noun

  1. A noxious mixture of particulates and gases that is the result of urban air pollution.

verb

  1. To get a smog check; to check a vehicle or have it checked for emissions.

    “If the car is more than five years old, you'll have to have it smogged before you can register it.”

Synonyms

pea-soup fogpea-souper

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Words that rhyme with smog

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

agogbogfoganalogcatalogueslogdogmonologueepiloguedialogueflogjog

Related words

smogginesshazepollutionfogmistairphotochemicalsmoke

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "smog"?▾

"Smog" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "smog"?▾

The IPA transcription of "smog" is /smɒɡ/.

What does "smog" mean?▾

Smog: A noxious mixture of particulates and gases that is the result of urban air pollution.

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