How to Pronounce "smoking"

word

/ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/

SMOH-king

/smˈəʊkɪŋ/

SMOH-king

Definition

The act or habit of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of cigarettes, cigars, or pipes. It can also describe something related to this activity, as in 'a smoking area'.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/

British English

/smˈəʊkɪŋ/

Simplified Pronunciation

SMOH-king

Listen in Context

Smoking is not allowed here.

My father stopped smoking last year.

Smoking can cause serious health problems.

I'm trying to quit smoking, but it's been hard.