How to pronounce boozy
Say it like BOO-zee. Boozy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOO).
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- BOO
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boozy 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.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of boozy
American and British speakers say boozy in essentially the same way: /ˈbuzi/ in the US and /ˈbuːzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: BOO-zee.
What does boozy mean?
- Intoxicated by alcohol.
- Inclined to consume a significant amount of alcohol.
- Involving a large consumption of alcohol.“We all had hangovers after a boozy weekend in town.”
Where does boozy come from?
From booze + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with boozy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of boozy.
Questions about saying boozy
How do you pronounce boozy?
Say BOO-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbuzi/. In British English it is /ˈbuːzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boozy?
Boozy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOO). Broken into parts: BOO · zee.
Do Americans and Brits say boozy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbuzi/ and the British form is /ˈbuːzi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.