How to Pronounce "smooth as silk"
expression
ˈsmuð/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈsɪɫk
SMOOTH az SILK
smˈuːð/ /ˈæs/ /sˈɪlk
smOOTH AS SILK
Definition
Used to describe something that feels, looks, or works extremely smoothly, without any roughness or interruption, like the touch or movement of silk.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsmuð/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈsɪɫk
British English
smˈuːð/ /ˈæs/ /sˈɪlk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SMOOTH az SILK
UK
smOOTH AS SILK
Listen in Context
The fabric feels smooth as silk.
His voice was smooth as silk.
The car ride was smooth as silk.
Her dance moves were smooth as silk, completely effortless.