How to Pronounce "smile on"
expression
ˈsmaɪɫ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
SMY-ul AWN
smˈaɪl/ /ˈɒn
smyle ON
Definition
To support, favor, or appear to give good luck to someone or something. It can also mean literally to smile at someone in a kind way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsmaɪɫ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
smˈaɪl/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SMY-ul AWN
UK
smyle ON
Listen in Context
Luck seemed to smile on him during the competition.
The teacher smiled on the new student, making her feel welcome.
Good weather smiled on our picnic.
Fortune really smiled on us when we found that wallet.