How to Pronounce Smells

To pronounce "smells", say SMELLS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “smells”

"smells" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with parallels and compels, if that helps it stick.

What does smells mean?

noun

A sensation, pleasant or unpleasant, detected by inhaling air (or, the case of water-breathing animals, water) carrying airborne molecules of a substance.
“I love the smell of fresh bread.”
The sense that detects odours.

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

olfaction sense of smell detect sense pong reek stink whiff

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Words that rhyme with smells

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

parallels compels farewells seashells stairwells bells shells spells swells yells bombshells propels

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "smells"?▾

"Smells" has one syllable.

What does "smells" mean?▾

Smells: A sensation, pleasant or unpleasant, detected by inhaling air (or, the case of water-breathing animals, water) carrying airborne molecules of a substance.

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