How do you pronounce "smelly"?

In American English: /ˈsmɛli/ (SMEHL-ee). In British English: /smˈɛli/ (SM-ehl). In Canadian English: /ˈsmɛli/ (SMEHL-ee). In Australian English: /smˈɛli/ (SM-ehl).

Is "smelly" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsmɛli/ (SMEHL-ee), while in British English it's /smˈɛli/ (SM-ehl).

How to Pronounce "smelly"

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smelly

/ˈsmɛli/

SMEHL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

smɛlsme·illy

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