How to pronounce schorl
Say it like SHORL. Schorl is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/ʃɔrl/SHORL
UK British/ʃɔːl/SHAWL
- SHORL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schorl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHORLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of schorl
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAWL.
What does schorl mean?
noun
- The most common variety of tourmaline.
Where does schorl come from?
From German Schörl, probably from Swedish skör (“brittle”).
Questions about saying schorl
How do you pronounce schorl?
Say SHORL. The American pronunciation is /ʃɔrl/. In British English it is /ʃɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schorl?
Schorl is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHORL.
Is schorl pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ʃɔːl/ (SHAWL).