How Do You Spell SCHIRN?

Pronunciation: [ʃˈɜːn] (IPA)

The word "schirn" is a German term for a temporary exhibition or art display. It is pronounced as [ʃiːɐn], with the letter "s" pronounced as the voiceless postalveolar fricative /ʃ/ sound found in words like "shoe" or "shower". The letter "c" is not used in the spelling of this word. Instead, the "ch" combination is used to create the voiced palato-alveolar affricate /t͡ʃ/ sound as in "cherry" or "church". The final "n" is pronounced as the alveolar nasal /n/ sound.

Etymology of SCHIRN

The word "schirn" is derived from the Middle High German word "schirn", which came from the Old High German word "scirni". In turn, "scirni" traces back to the Late Latin word "scirinum", which referred to a covered market or stall. It is believed that the Late Latin word was borrowed from the Old or Vulgar Latin term "scirinu(m) tabernacle", which meant a temporary or small shop or booth. Over time, the word "schirn" evolved in different German dialects and eventually found its way into modern Standard German, where it now commonly refers to a pavilion, an exhibition hall, or a screen.