smoke

How to Split "smoke" into Syllables

The word smoke is divided into 2 syllables: smo·ke. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• smo — 1st syllable
• ke — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of smoke:

• IPA: /sməʊk/

📖 Definitions

1. smoke (countable and uncountable, plural smokes)
2. 2019, Idles, "Never Fight a Man With a Perm", Joy as an Act of Resistance.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English smoke, from Old English smoca (“smoke”), probably a derivative of the verb (see below). Related to Dutch smook (“smoke”), Middle Low German smôk (“smoke”), dialectal German Schmauch (“smoke”). From Middle English smoken, from Old English smocian (“to smoke, emit smoke; fumigate”), from Proto-West Germanic *smokōn, from Proto-Germanic *smukōną (“to smoke”), ablaut derivative of Proto-Germanic *smaukaną (“to smoke”), from Proto-Indo-European *(s...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down smoke into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare smoke with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
smoke	2	smo·ke
seagoing	3	sea-go-ing
skyjacking	3	sky-jack-ing
Smokey	2	smo-key
sousing	2	sous-ing

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to smoke:

smog, smock, smoky, smote, smoggy, smoker, Smokey, smooch.