How to pronounce smoker
Say it like SMOH-ker. Smoker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMOH).
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- SMOH
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smoker 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.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of smoker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SMOH-kuh.
What does smoker mean?
- A person who smokes tobacco habitually.
- Someone who smokes (something).“a water pipe smoker”
- A smoking car on a train.
Where does smoker come from?
From smoke + -er.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with smoker
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Questions about saying smoker
How do you pronounce smoker?
Say SMOH-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmoʊkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsməʊkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smoker?
Smoker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMOH). Broken into parts: SMOH · ker.
Is smoker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsməʊkə/ (SMOH-kuh).