How to pronounce shtetl
Say it like SHTET-ul. Shtetl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHTET).
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- SHTET
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shtetl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHTETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of shtetl
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SHTET-ul.
What does shtetl mean?
- A Jewish village or small town, especially one in Eastern Europe.
Words that rhyme with shtetl
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Questions about saying shtetl
How do you pronounce shtetl?
Say SHTET-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃtɛtəl/. In British English it is /ˈʃtɛtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shtetl?
Shtetl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHTET). Broken into parts: SHTET · ul.
Is shtetl pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈʃtɛtəl/ (SHTET-ul).