How to pronounce schlock
Say it like SHLOK. Schlock is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/ʃlɑk/SHLOK
UK British/ʃlɒk/SHLOK
- SHLOK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schlock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHLOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of schlock
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SHLOK.
What does schlock mean?
noun
- Any commodity that is shoddy or inferior; now, usually, writing or audiovisual content that is shoddy or inferior.
Words that rhyme with schlock
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of schlock.
Questions about saying schlock
How do you pronounce schlock?
Say SHLOK. The American pronunciation is /ʃlɑk/. In British English it is /ʃlɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schlock?
Schlock is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHLOK.
Is schlock pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ʃlɒk/ (SHLOK).