How to pronounce schlemiel
Say it like shluh-MEEL. Schlemiel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEEL).
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- shluh
- MEEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schlemiel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MEELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of schlemiel
American and British speakers say schlemiel in essentially the same way: /ʃləˈmil/ in the US and /ʃləˈmiːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: shluh-MEEL.
What does schlemiel mean?
- A loser or a fool.
- A person who is clumsy or who hurts others emotionally.
Words that rhyme with schlemiel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of schlemiel.
Questions about saying schlemiel
How do you pronounce schlemiel?
Say shluh-MEEL. The American pronunciation is /ʃləˈmil/. In British English it is /ʃləˈmiːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schlemiel?
Schlemiel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEEL). Broken into parts: shluh · MEEL.
Do Americans and Brits say schlemiel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃləˈmil/ and the British form is /ʃləˈmiːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.