How to pronounce smog
Say it like SMOG. Smog is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SMOG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smog pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMOGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of smog
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SMOG.
What does smog mean?
- A noxious mixture of particulates and gases that is the result of urban air pollution.
- To get a smog check; to check a vehicle or have it checked for emissions.“If the car is more than five years old, you'll have to have it smogged before you can register it.”
Where does smog come from?
Blend of smoke + fog.
Words that rhyme with smog
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of smog.
Questions about saying smog
How do you pronounce smog?
Say SMOG. The American pronunciation is /smɑɡ/. In British English it is /smɒɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smog?
Smog is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SMOG.
Is smog pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /smɒɡ/ (SMOG).