How to Pronounce Smoke

To pronounce "smoke", say SMOK-e — 2 syllables, IPA /sməʊk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/sməʊk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “smoke”

"smoke" has 2 syllables: smok-e. It rhymes with evoke and croak, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: smoak — easy to mix up when writing.

What does smoke mean?

noun

  1. The visible vapor/vapour, gases, and fine particles given off by burning or smoldering material.
  2. A cigarette.

    “Can I bum a smoke off you?;  I need to go buy some smokes.”

adjective

  1. Of the colour known as smoke.
  2. Made of or with smoke.

Synonyms

cancer stickcigciggycoffin nailfag

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Words that rhyme with smoke

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

evokecroakstrokeprovokeinvokebaroqueyokejokecloakpokerevokespoke

Related words

fumemarihuanaganjapotmarijuanacannabisdopeheater

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "smoke"?▾

"Smoke" has 2 syllables: smok · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "smoke"?▾

The IPA transcription of "smoke" is /sməʊk/.

What does "smoke" mean?▾

Smoke: The visible vapor/vapour, gases, and fine particles given off by burning or smoldering material.

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