How to Pronounce "smoke out"
expression
ˈsmoʊk/ /ˈaʊt
SMOHK-owt
smˈəʊk/ /ˈaʊt
smOHK-owt
Definition
To force someone or something out of hiding, either literally by using smoke or figuratively by revealing secrets or information.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsmoʊk/ /ˈaʊt
British English
smˈəʊk/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SMOHK-owt
UK
smOHK-owt
Listen in Context
They used fire to smoke out the bees from the tree.
Reporters tried to smoke out the truth about the scandal.
The police hope to smoke out the hiding suspect.
It's hard to smoke out who started the rumor, but we'll find out.