How to pronounce shvitz
Say it like SHVITS. Shvitz is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHVITS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shvitz pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHVITSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of shvitz
American and British speakers say shvitz in essentially the same way: /ʃvɪts/ in the US and /ʃvɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHVITS.
What does shvitz mean?
- Sweat.
- A traditional Jewish steambath of Eastern European origin.
- A sauna or sauna session.
- To sweat.
Words that rhyme with shvitz
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shvitz.
Questions about saying shvitz
How do you pronounce shvitz?
Say SHVITS. The American pronunciation is /ʃvɪts/. In British English it is /ʃvɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shvitz?
Shvitz is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHVITS.
Do Americans and Brits say shvitz the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃvɪts/ and the British form is /ʃvɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.