black smoke

Questions

What does black smoke mean?

Black-colored smoke serving as an announcement to the outside world that no Pope has been elected yet.

How to pronounce black smoke

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “black smoke”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “black smoke”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “black smoke” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.