How to Pronounce "smell of"
expression
SMEL-uv
sm-EL-ov
Definition
To have a particular odor or scent, often followed by what the smell is like (e.g., 'smell of roses'). Can be pleasant or unpleasant.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsmɛɫ/ /ˈəv
British English
smˈɛl/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SMEL-uv
UK
sm-EL-ov
Listen in Context
The kitchen smells of fresh bread.
His clothes smell of smoke.
This soup smells of garlic.
That old book smells of history and dust.