How to pronounce shiksappeal
Say it like shik-suh-PEE-ul. Shiksappeal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEE).
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- shik
- suh
- PEE
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shiksappeal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of shiksappeal
American and British speakers say shiksappeal in essentially the same way: /ʃɪksəˈpiəl/ in the US and /ʃɪksəˈpiːəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: shik-suh-PEE-ul.
What does shiksappeal mean?
- The sex appeal of a non-Jewish female (a shiksa) to a Jewish male.
Where does shiksappeal come from?
Blend of shiksa + sex appeal, coined in the Seinfeld episode “The Serenity Now”.
Words that rhyme with shiksappeal
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Questions about saying shiksappeal
How do you pronounce shiksappeal?
Say shik-suh-PEE-ul. The American pronunciation is /ʃɪksəˈpiəl/. In British English it is /ʃɪksəˈpiːəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shiksappeal?
Shiksappeal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEE). Broken into parts: shik · suh · PEE · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say shiksappeal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃɪksəˈpiəl/ and the British form is /ʃɪksəˈpiːəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.