How to pronounce schroff
Say it like SHRAWF. Schroff is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/ʃrɔf/SHRAWF
UK British/ʃrɒf/SHROF
- SHRAWF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schroff pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHRAWFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of schroff
American and British speakers say schroff in essentially the same way: /ʃrɔf/ in the US and /ʃrɒf/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHROF.
What does schroff mean?
noun
- A banker or moneychanger.
- Alternative form of shroff: A cashier's office or booth.“Pay your bill at the schroff.”
Words that rhyme with schroff
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of schroff.
Questions about saying schroff
How do you pronounce schroff?
Say SHRAWF. The American pronunciation is /ʃrɔf/. In British English it is /ʃrɒf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schroff?
Schroff is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHRAWF.
Do Americans and Brits say schroff the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃrɔf/ and the British form is /ʃrɒf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.