How to pronounce smoko
Say it like SMOH-koh. Smoko has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMOH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce smoko. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SMOH
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smoko 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.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of smoko
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SMOH-koh.
What does smoko mean?
- A cigarette break from work or military duty; a brief cessation of work to have a smoke, or (more generally) to take a small rest, snack etc.
- A tea break or coffee break with cakes, snacks, etc.
Where does smoko come from?
From smoke + -o.
Words that rhyme with smoko
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of smoko.
Questions about saying smoko
How do you pronounce smoko?
Say SMOH-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmoʊkoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈsməʊkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smoko?
Smoko has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMOH). Broken into parts: SMOH · koh.
Is smoko 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 /ˈsməʊkəʊ/ (SMOH-koh).