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