How to pronounce shpilkes
Say it like SHPIL-kis. Shpilkes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHPIL).
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- SHPIL
- kis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shpilkes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHPILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of shpilkes
American and British speakers say shpilkes in essentially the same way: /ˈʃpɪlkɪs/ in the US and /ˈʃpɪlkɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHPIL-kis.
What does shpilkes mean?
- A state of impatience, agitation, or anxiety.“This job interview tomorrow gives me shpilkes.”
Questions about saying shpilkes
How do you pronounce shpilkes?
Say SHPIL-kis. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃpɪlkɪs/. In British English it is /ˈʃpɪlkɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shpilkes?
Shpilkes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHPIL). Broken into parts: SHPIL · kis.
Do Americans and Brits say shpilkes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃpɪlkɪs/ and the British form is /ˈʃpɪlkɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.