How do you pronounce "smoking"?

In American English: /ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/ (SMOHK-ing). In British English: /smˈəʊkɪŋ/ (SM-ohk). In Canadian English: /ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/ (SMOHK-ing). In Australian English: /smˈəʊkɪŋ/ (SM-ohk).

Is "smoking" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/ (SMOHK-ing), while in British English it's /smˈəʊkɪŋ/ (SM-ohk).

How to Pronounce "smoking"

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smoking

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/ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/

SMOHK-ing

Syllable Breakdown

smoʊksmok·ɪŋing

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