How to pronounce schlieren
Say it like SHLIR-un. Schlieren has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHLIR).
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- SHLIR
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schlieren pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHLIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of schlieren
American and British speakers say schlieren in essentially the same way: /ˈʃlɪrən/ in the US and /ˈʃlɪərən/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHLEER-un.
What does schlieren mean?
- Regions of a fluid having different refractive index because of their different density.
- Irregular streaks of different composition in some igneous rocks.
Where does schlieren come from?
From German Schlieren, plural of Schliere (“streak”).
Questions about saying schlieren
How do you pronounce schlieren?
Say SHLIR-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃlɪrən/. In British English it is /ˈʃlɪərən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schlieren?
Schlieren has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHLIR). Broken into parts: SHLIR · un.
Do Americans and Brits say schlieren the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃlɪrən/ and the British form is /ˈʃlɪərən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.