One syllable: Schlong.
shlawng
/ʃlɔŋ/
Schlong is pronounced shlawng (/ʃlɔŋ/). It has one syllable (Schlong), with the stress on "Schlong". Schlong is a slang noun for the penis. It is used informally, often in humorous or explicit contexts, and is not appropriate in formal writing. The term is used primarily in casual speech to refer to male genitalia, sometimes as a crude or playful synonym. It may carry connotations of bravado or irreverence depending on tone.
nounSchlong is a slang noun for the penis. It is used informally, often in humorous or explicit contexts, and is not appropriate in formal writing. The term is used primarily in casual speech to refer to male genitalia, sometimes as a crude or playful synonym. It may carry connotations of bravado or irreverence depending on tone.
How to Pronounce Schlong
"He bragged about catching a Schlong-shaped trophy at the fair."
"In the comedy sketch, the character shouted, 'That Schlong is mine!'."
"The comic relief came from the exaggerated Sieg-Schlong joke."
Schlong is pronounced SH-long with primary stress on the first syllable. IPA: US /ˈʃlɔːŋ/, UK /ˈʃlɒŋ/, AU /ˈʃlɒŋ/. Start with the voiceless postalveolar fricative /ʃ/, then a dark, rounded vowel /ɔː/ or /ɒ/, ending with the velar nasal /ŋ/. Jaw and lips settle into a relaxed rounded position for /ɔː/ or an open /ɒ/.
Common errors include confusing /ʃl/ as an initial cluster without proper release (shl- instead of shl- with light /l/), and mispronouncing the vowel as /oʊ/ or /uː/. To correct, ensure immediate /ʃl/ onset, then use a short, rounded /ɔ/ vowel before the final /ŋ/. Avoid adding a schwa between /ʃ/ and /l/; keep /ʃl/ as a single onset cluster and land the /ɔ/ or /ɒ/ before /ŋ/.
In US, the vowel tends toward /ɔː/ as in 'long' with a pronounced /ɔː/ and less rhoticity on the vowel. In UK, /ɒ/ (short 'o' as in 'lot') is common in non-rhotic pronunciations, and the /l/ may be lightly vocalized before /ŋ/. Australian tends toward /ɒ/ or /ɒː/ with a slightly more open vowel, and the /l/ can be darker. Ultimately all share /ʃl/ onset and final /ŋ/; vowel rounding and length vary slightly by region.
The difficulty lies in the unusual onset cluster /ʃl/ and the lack of a conventional vowel between /ʃ/ and /l/ in many dialects, making the transition subtle. Learners often lengthen the vowel or insert a schwa. The final /ŋ/ must be clean and velar; avoid nasal reduction. Achieve clarity by releasing /ʃ/ into a compact /l/ with the vowel /ɔː/ or /ɒ/ before the velar nasal, maintaining relaxed jaw position.
Does 'Schlong' ever reduce the /l/? No, the /l/ remains a clear light to moderate lateral release before the vowel and the final /ŋ/. The stress remains on the first syllable; the middle is not reduced. Ensure that /ʃl/ is treated as a single onset with a steady /l/ release continuing into the vowel quality, then a crisp final /ŋ/. This prevents a glide replacement like /w/ or /j/ and keeps natural rhythm.
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US: /ˈʃlɔːŋ/ with a slightly rounded /ɔː/ and a light /l/; keep mouth rounded and jaw relaxed. UK/AU: /ˈʃlɒŋ/ where vowel is shorter and more open; ensure /l/ is not darkened too much; vowel is short and clipped. Across all accents, rhoticity is not present in the vowel; final /ŋ/ is velar. To practice, exaggerate the /ʃl/ onset in isolation, then transition to the full vowel before /ŋ/; use minimal pairs to contrast /l/ clarity and /ɔː/ vs /ɒ/.
Schlong originates in Yiddish schlong, which is derived from the Polish schlonk or schlong meaning ‘penis,’ with possible connections to German schlong (‘penis’) and Dutch slang. The term entered American English in the early 20th century through Yiddish-speaking immigrant communities and vaudeville/opera show vernacular, then spread via popular literature and stand-up comedy. It gained mainstream recognition in late 20th-century American slang and has remained relatively taboo, reflecting its vulgar register. Over time, schlong widened from a crude anatomical reference to a cue for humor, bravado, or shock value, especially in informal, irreverent conversation. Although still explicitly vulgar, its cultural resonance persists in pop culture, films, and online discourse, where it is often used for shock humor, sexual innuendo, or to emphasize irreverence. First known printed use appears in early 1900s Yiddish slang-mediated contexts, with broader American usage by the 1930s–1950s in comedic sketches and pulp fiction.
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