Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

sch-

/ʃ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.07 in modern English

Syllables: sch-
IPA: /ʃ/

8

Scrabble Score

3

Letters

2

Syllables

3

Unique Chars

Meaning

prefix

Used to form an intensified word, typically with words starting with voiceless sibilants and affricates like /s/, /ʃ/, and /t͡ʃ/ especially for comedic effect.

Example Sentences

"Iss too schticky."

Etymology

Related to imitative "schm-" of many Yiddish words such as schmaltz or schmuck.

Inflected Forms

sh- (alternative) shm- (alternative)

Questions

How do you pronounce sch-?: The recorded pronunciation is /ʃ/.
What does sch- mean?: Used to form an intensified word, typically with words starting with voiceless sibilants and affricates like /s/, /ʃ/, and /t͡ʃ/ especially for comedic effect.
Where does sch- come from?: Related to imitative "schm-" of many Yiddish words such as schmaltz or schmuck.

How to pronounce sch-

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