How to Pronounce Smelled

To pronounce "smelled", say SMELL-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsmɛld/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈsmɛld/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “smelled”

"smelled" has 2 syllables: smell-ed. It rhymes with compelled and unparalleled, if that helps it stick.

What does smelled mean?

verb

To sense a smell or smells.
“I can smell fresh bread.”
Followed by like or of if descriptive: to have a particular smell, whether good or bad.
“Her feet smell of cheese.”

Synonyms

detect sense pong reek stink whiff

Words that rhyme with smelled

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

compelled unparalleled yelled impelled propelled meld quelled held swelled dispelled expelled felled

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "smelled"?▾

"Smelled" has 2 syllables: smell · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "smelled"?▾

The IPA transcription of "smelled" is /ˈsmɛld/.

What does "smelled" mean?▾

Smelled: To sense a smell or smells.

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