How to pronounce schlepp
Say it like SHLEP. Schlepp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- SHLEP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schlepp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHLEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of schlepp
American and British speakers say schlepp in essentially the same way: /ʃlɛp/ in the US and /ʃlɛp/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHLEP.
What does schlepp mean?
- Alternative form of schlep.
- Alternative form of schlep.
Words that rhyme with schlepp
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of schlepp.
Questions about saying schlepp
How do you pronounce schlepp?
Say SHLEP. The American pronunciation is /ʃlɛp/. In British English it is /ʃlɛp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schlepp?
Schlepp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHLEP.
Do Americans and Brits say schlepp the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃlɛp/ and the British form is /ʃlɛp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.