How to pronounce smoke

Say it like this: /smoʊk/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/smoʊk/
British/sməʊk/
Australian/smɐʉk/

What does smoke mean?

nounThe visible vapor/vapour, gases, and fine particles given off by burning or smoldering material.

A cigarette.

“Can I bum a smoke off you?”

Anything to smoke (e.g. cigarettes, marijuana, etc.)

“Hey, you got some smoke?”

verbTo inhale and exhale the smoke from a burning cigarette or cigar, burning material in a pipe, etc.

“Her dad smoked various brands when he was younger.”

To inhale and exhale tobacco smoke.

To give off smoke.

“My old truck was still smoking even after the repairs.”

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