How to pronounce schrecklichkeit
Say it like SHREK-lih-kyte. Schrecklichkeit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHREK).
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- SHREK
- lih
- kyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schrecklichkeit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHREKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of schrecklichkeit
American and British speakers say schrecklichkeit in essentially the same way: /ˈʃrɛklɪhkaɪt/ in the US and /ˈʃrɛklɪhkaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHREK-lih-kyte.
What does schrecklichkeit mean?
- A military policy of terrorizing an enemy, especially through its civilian population.
- A general atmosphere or situation of awfulness or dread.
Where does schrecklichkeit come from?
From German Schrecklichkeit (“awfulness”).
Questions about saying schrecklichkeit
How do you pronounce schrecklichkeit?
Say SHREK-lih-kyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃrɛklɪhkaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈʃrɛklɪhkaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schrecklichkeit?
Schrecklichkeit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHREK). Broken into parts: SHREK · lih · kyte.
Do Americans and Brits say schrecklichkeit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃrɛklɪhkaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈʃrɛklɪhkaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.