How Do You Spell SCHANZ?

Pronunciation: [ʃˈants] (IPA)

In German, the word "schanz" is spelled with a "z" but pronounced with a "ts" sound. The IPA phonetic transcription for "schanz" is /ʃants/. The "s" in "schanz" is pronounced as "sh," while the "ch" is a velar fricative sound, /x/. To native German speakers, the spelling of "schanz" may seem intuitive, but non-native speakers may find it confusing. Learning the correct pronunciation using IPA phonetic transcription can help clarify the spelling and pronunciation of this word.

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Etymology of SCHANZ

The word "schanz" has its roots in the German language. It is derived from the Middle High German term "schanc", which means "trench" or "entrenchment". This Middle High German term, in turn, originates from the Old High German term "scanz", which carries a similar meaning of "hollow" or "dugout". The word "schanz" has been adopted into the English language and is often used to refer to a defensive earthwork or fortification.

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