How to Pronounce "schmaltz"
word
ˈʃmɑɫts
SHMAHLTS
ʃmˈælts
sh-MALTS
Definition
'Schmaltz' means excessive sentimental emotion, often in music, movies, or stories. It can also refer to chicken or goose fat used in traditional Jewish cooking.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃmɑɫts
British English
ʃmˈælts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHMAHLTS
UK
sh-MALTS
Listen in Context
That movie was full of schmaltz.
He added some schmaltz to the potatoes.
I don't like music with too much schmaltz.
You could tell the speech was pure schmaltz—everyone was tearing up.