How Do You Spell SCHUH?

Pronunciation: [ʃˈʌ] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "schuh" is a little tricky because it includes a combination of sounds that don't typically appear together in English words. In IPA phonetic transcription, "schuh" is spelled as /ʃuː/. This means that the first sound is the "sh" sound, produced by placing the tongue in the roof of the mouth and blowing air out. The second sound is the "oo" sound, produced by rounding the lips and making a longer sound. Together, the sounds create the unique pronunciation of "schuh."

Etymology of SCHUH

The word "schuh" has a Germanic origin and is derived from the Old High German word "scuoh" or "scuohha". This word itself is believed to have origins in the Proto-Germanic word "skōhaz". Over time, the word "schuh" evolved and has been used in various Germanic languages, including Modern High German (Schuh), Middle Low German (schô), Dutch (schoen), and English (shoe). The original Proto-Germanic word is thought to have come from a hypothetical Indo-European root word "*skeu-", which relates to the idea of covering or protecting.

Similar spelling words for SCHUH

• schewe,
• schwa,
• sc,
• schow,
• scheu.