The phrase "gotten smoking" is spelled using the American English spelling of "gotten", which is different from the British English spelling of "got". In IPA phonetic transcription, it is represented as /ˈɡɑt(ə)n ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/. The pronunciation of "gotten" is similar to "got-un" with a distinct "t" sound at the end. In this phrase, the "t" in "gotten" is followed by the "s" sound in "smoking", creating a smooth transition between the two words.
The phrase "gotten smoking" does not have an established etymology as it seems to be an incorrect or incomplete phrase. However, it is possible to explore the etymology of the individual words:
1. "Gotten": This is the past participle of the verb "get", which originated from the Old Norse word "geta" meaning "to get, obtain, or acquire". It entered Middle English as "geten" and eventually evolved into "gotten" as we know it today.
2. "Smoking": This is the present participle of the verb "smoke", which originated from the Old English word "smocian". It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "smokōną" meaning "to smoke, emit smoke". The word "smoking" generally refers to the act or process of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of burning substances, such as tobacco.