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