To pronounce "foul-smelling", say FOULSM-ell-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
foul-smelling
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FOULSM-ell-ing
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"foul-smelling" has 3 syllables: foulsm-ell-ing.
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"Foul-smelling" has 3 syllables: foulsm · ell · ing.
Foul-smelling: Having an unpleasant odor.
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