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