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How do you pronounce shiksappeal?
The recorded pronunciation is /ʃɪks.əˈpɪəl/.
What does shiksappeal mean?
The sex appeal of a non-Jewish female (a shiksa) to a Jewish male.
Where does shiksappeal come from?
Blend of shiksa + sex appeal, coined in the Seinfeld episode “The Serenity Now”.

How to pronounce shiksappeal

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “shiksappeal”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ʃɪks.əˈpɪəl/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “shiksappeal” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.