How to Pronounce "smack of"
expression
ˈsmæk/ /ˈəv
SMAK-uhv
smˈæk/ /ˈɒv
SMAK-ov
Definition
To seem to have a particular unpleasant or suspicious quality; to suggest something negative or improper.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsmæk/ /ˈəv
British English
smˈæk/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SMAK-uhv
UK
SMAK-ov
Listen in Context
His comments smack of arrogance.
This decision smacks of unfairness.
Her excuse smacks of dishonesty.
To be honest, that explanation smacks of a cover-up.