How to pronounce shlep
Say it like SHLEP. Shlep is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHLEP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shlep pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHLEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of shlep
American and British speakers say shlep in essentially the same way: /ʃlɛp/ in the US and /ʃlɛp/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHLEP.
What does shlep mean?
- Alternative form of schlep.
- Alternative form of schlep.
Words that rhyme with shlep
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shlep.
Questions about saying shlep
How do you pronounce shlep?
Say SHLEP. The American pronunciation is /ʃlɛp/. In British English it is /ʃlɛp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shlep?
Shlep is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHLEP.
Do Americans and Brits say shlep the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃlɛp/ and the British form is /ʃlɛp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.