How to Pronounce "smell out"
expression
ˈsmɛɫ/ /ˈaʊt
SMELL-owt
smˈɛl/ /ˈaʊt
sm-ELL-owt
Definition
To discover or detect something, often something hidden or dishonest, by using your sense of smell or by being alert and observant.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsmɛɫ/ /ˈaʊt
British English
smˈɛl/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SMELL-owt
UK
sm-ELL-owt
Listen in Context
Dogs can easily smell out hidden food.
The police used a dog to smell out the drugs.
He can smell out a lie from a mile away.
You can't hide anything from her—she'll smell out the truth every time.