English pronunciation · Words Starting with S

Schist Pronunciation

Written by Eleanor Whitfield, Lead English Curriculum Editor · Updated 2026-10-13

Schist is pronounced SHIST, IPA /ˈʃɪst/.

SHIST

US /ˈʃɪst/ · UK /ˈʃɪst/

Syllables: SHIST (1 syllable)

noun: A rock that splits into thin layers of shiny mineral.

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Schist in a Sentence

The hillside is all schist and thin soil.
Schist breaks into flakes under a hammer.
A band of schist runs the length of the valley.

Common Mispronunciations of Schist

Not SKIST

This sch is a sh, as it is in schnapps and schmaltz, so the word opens like ship.

Not SHEEST

Short i, which puts the word alongside fist and wrist.

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