How to pronounce boozing
Say it like BOO-zing. Boozing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOO).
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- BOO
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boozing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of boozing
American and British speakers say boozing in essentially the same way: /ˈbuzɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbuːzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BOO-zing.
What does boozing mean?
- The act of drinking alcohol heavily.
- present participle and gerund of booze How to pronounce booze
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Words that rhyme with boozing
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Questions about saying boozing
How do you pronounce boozing?
Say BOO-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbuzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbuːzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boozing?
Boozing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOO). Broken into parts: BOO · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say boozing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbuzɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbuːzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.