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How to pronounce smokey in American English

“smokey” pronunciation by American speakers

Listen to smokey the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“smokey” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Smokey Robinson, and Trombone Shorty.

    The Obama White House

  2. Smokey the bear are you here?

    USDA

  3. out of the smokey conditions during working.

    CDC

Words that sound like “smokey”

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