How to Pronounce Schlep

To pronounce "schlep", say SCHLEP — one syllable, IPA /ʃlɛp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ʃlɛp/

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💡 Tip for remembering “schlep”

"schlep" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with step and sidestep, if that helps it stick.

What does schlep mean?

noun

  1. A long or burdensome journey.

    “Sure you can go across town to get that, but it'd be a schlep.”

  2. A boring person, a drag; a good-for-nothing person.

verb

  1. To carry, drag, or lug.

    “I'm exhausted after schlepping those packages around all day.”

  2. To go, as on an errand; to carry out a task.

    “I schlepped down to the store for some milk.”

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Words that rhyme with schlep

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stepsidestepoverstepsteppemissteplockstepschlepprepshlephepfootstepdep

Related words

shleplugtoteschleppshlepphaullurryfreight

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "schlep"?▾

"Schlep" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "schlep"?▾

The IPA transcription of "schlep" is /ʃlɛp/.

What does "schlep" mean?▾

Schlep: A long or burdensome journey.

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