How to Pronounce Shmuck

To pronounce "shmuck", say SHMUCK — one syllable. 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

SHMUCK

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💡 Tip for remembering “shmuck”

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

What does shmuck mean?

noun

  1. A jerk; a person who is unlikable, detestable, or contemptible because he or she is stupid, foolish, clumsy, oafish, inept, malicious, or unpleasant.
  2. A deplorable, pitiful person; often in the form poor schmuck.

Synonyms

dickdopedorkprickputztwerptwit

Words that rhyme with shmuck

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ruckthunderstrucksuckawestruckpluckstuckmoonstruckshuckamokfuckschmuckamuck

Related words

shmukschmockshmockschmuckshmoemuckety-muckschmuckomuck-a-muck

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shmuck"?▾

"Shmuck" has one syllable.

What does "shmuck" mean?▾

Shmuck: A jerk; a person who is unlikable, detestable, or contemptible because he or she is stupid, foolish, clumsy, oafish, inept, malicious, or unpleasant.

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