How to pronounce smokeless
Say it like SMOH-klus. Smokeless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMOH).
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- SMOH
- klus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smokeless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- klusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of smokeless
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SMOH-klus.
What does smokeless mean?
- Without smoke.“smokeless fuel”
- Of a gun, that does not produce smoke when fired.
- Of tobacco, to be consumed through methods other than smoking.
Where does smokeless come from?
From smoke + -less.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying smokeless
How do you pronounce smokeless?
Say SMOH-klus. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmoʊkləs/. In British English it is /ˈsməʊkləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smokeless?
Smokeless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMOH). Broken into parts: SMOH · klus.
Is smokeless pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsməʊkləs/ (SMOH-klus).