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How to pronounce smelled in American English

“smelled” pronunciation by American speakers

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“smelled” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. I never once thought that my crewmate smelled, and they never thought I smelled.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  2. smelled like metal hot metal

    NASA

  3. may have smelled in that area.

    NTSB

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