How to Pronounce "smooth sailing"
expression
ˈsmuð/ /ˈseɪɫɪŋ
SMOOTH SAY-ling
smˈuːð/ /sˈeɪlɪŋ
s-MOOTH SAY-ling
Definition
A phrase used to describe a task, process, or period of time that is easy and without any problems or difficulties.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsmuð/ /ˈseɪɫɪŋ
British English
smˈuːð/ /sˈeɪlɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SMOOTH SAY-ling
UK
s-MOOTH SAY-ling
Listen in Context
After we fixed the engine, it was smooth sailing.
Their move to the new house was smooth sailing.
If you study every day, exam week will be smooth sailing.
With all the hard work behind us, it's finally smooth sailing from here.