To pronounce "schlemiel", say SCHLEM-iel — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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SCHLEM-iel
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"schlemiel" has 2 syllables: schlem-iel. It rhymes with shlemiel, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Schlemiel" has 2 syllables: schlem · iel.
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