To pronounce "schleps", say SCHLEPS — one syllable, IPA /ʃlɛps/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ʃlɛps/
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"schleps" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with steps and triceps, if that helps it stick.
noun
“Sure you can go across town to get that, but it'd be a schlep.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Schleps" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "schleps" is /ʃlɛps/.
Schleps: A long or burdensome journey.
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