How to Pronounce "reek of"
expression
REEK-uhv
reek-OV
Definition
To strongly smell like something, usually something unpleasant; can also mean to clearly show a certain quality, often negative.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹik/ /ˈəv
British English
ɹˈiːk/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
REEK-uhv
UK
reek-OV
Listen in Context
His clothes reek of smoke.
The kitchen reeks of garlic.
This room reeks of sweat after the gym class.
His explanation reeks of dishonesty.