To pronounce "smoky", say SMOKY — one syllable, IPA /ˈsmoʊki/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈsmoʊki/
IPA
"smoky" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with low-key and croaky, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: smokey — easy to mix up when writing.
adjective
“a smoky cabin”
“a smoky oil lamp”
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Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Smoky" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "smoky" is /ˈsmoʊki/.
Smoky: Filled with smoke.
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