How to pronounce smokey
Say it like SMOH-kee. Smokey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMOH).
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- SMOH
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smokey 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.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of smokey
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SMOH-kee.
What does smokey mean?
- Alternative spelling of smoky.
- A state trooper.
- A cop, a police officer.
Words that rhyme with smokey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of smokey.
Words that sound like smokey
Questions about saying smokey
How do you pronounce smokey?
Say SMOH-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmoʊki/. In British English it is /ˈsməʊki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smokey?
Smokey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMOH). Broken into parts: SMOH · kee.
Is smokey 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 /ˈsməʊki/ (SMOH-kee).
What words sound the same as smokey?
Smokey sounds the same as smoky in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.