How to pronounce schoolish
Say it like SKOO-lish. Schoolish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOO).
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- SKOO
- lish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schoolish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- lishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of schoolish
American and British speakers say schoolish in essentially the same way: /ˈskulɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈskuːlɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKOO-lish.
What does schoolish mean?
- Of or pertaining to school; scholastic.
- Characteristic of school rather than real life; pedantic, pedagogical, etc.
Where does schoolish come from?
From school + -ish. Compare Dutch schools (“scholastic, methodical”), German schulisch (“schoolish, scolastic”).
Words that rhyme with schoolish
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of schoolish.
Questions about saying schoolish
How do you pronounce schoolish?
Say SKOO-lish. The American pronunciation is /ˈskulɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈskuːlɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schoolish?
Schoolish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOO). Broken into parts: SKOO · lish.
Do Americans and Brits say schoolish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskulɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈskuːlɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.