How to pronounce schmaltzy
Say it like SHMAHLT-see. Schmaltzy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHMAHLT).
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US American/ˈʃmɑltsi/SHMAHLT-see
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- SHMAHLT
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schmaltzy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHMAHLTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does schmaltzy mean?
adjective
- Overly sentimental, emotional, maudlin or bathetic.
Where does schmaltzy come from?
From schmaltz + -y.
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Questions about saying schmaltzy
How do you pronounce schmaltzy?
Say SHMAHLT-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃmɑltsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schmaltzy?
Schmaltzy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHMAHLT). Broken into parts: SHMAHLT · see.