How do you pronounce "smoky"?

In American English: /ˈsmoʊki/ (SMOHK-ee). In British English: /smˈəʊki/ (SM-ohk). In Canadian English: /ˈsmoʊki/ (SMOHK-ee). In Australian English: /smˈəʊki/ (SM-ohk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsmoʊki/ (SMOHK-ee), while in British English it's /smˈəʊki/ (SM-ohk).

How to Pronounce "smoky"

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smoky

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/ˈsmoʊki/

SMOHK-ee

Syllable Breakdown

smoʊksm·ioky

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