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smell
Definition:
(nou) the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form (nou) any property detected by the olfactory system (nou) the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people (nou) the faculty that enables us to distinguish scents (nou) the act of perceiving the odor of something
Phonetic Transcription:
smel
Examples:
The sweet fragrance resembles the sweet smell of jasmine flowers.
'Machine olfaction' is the automated simulation of the sense of smell.
They are also blind, but have a preternatural sense of smell.
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Common mistakes of smell pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners place stress incorrectly on "smell" as in "ˈsmɛl." The correct pronunciation is "smell" with no additional stress. Tip: Practice saying "smell" in isolation to focus on its correct pronunciation.
- Over-pronouncing the "s": Some speakers emphasize the "s" too much, making it sound like "s-mell." The correct pronunciation is "smell" with a smooth transition. Tip: Try saying "smell" quickly to reduce the emphasis on the "s."
- Adding an extra vowel: Learners sometimes pronounce "smell" as "sme-ell," adding an unnecessary vowel sound. The correct pronunciation is "smell," with a single vowel sound. Tip: Break the word down to "s" and "mell" to avoid adding extra sounds.
- Confusing with "smile": Some confuse "smell" with "smile," leading to mispronunciation. "Smell" is pronounced "smɛl," while "smile" is "smaɪl." Tip: Focus on the vowel sounds; "smell" has a short "e," while "smile" has a long "i."
- Ignoring the "m": Occasionally, learners may skip the "m," pronouncing it as "sell." The correct pronunciation is "smell" with a clear "m" sound. Tip: Emphasize the "m" by practicing with words that begin with "sm," like "smoke."