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
US
SMOH-king
UK
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.