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