How to pronounce choosy
Say it like CHOO-zee. Choosy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHOO).
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- CHOO
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Choosy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHOOSay 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 choosy
American and British speakers say choosy in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃuzi/ in the US and /ˈtʃuːzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHOO-zee.
What does choosy mean?
- Taking care when choosing that what is chosen best suits one's tastes, desires or requirements.
Where does choosy come from?
From choose + -y.
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Words that rhyme with choosy
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Questions about saying choosy
How do you pronounce choosy?
Say CHOO-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃuzi/. In British English it is /ˈtʃuːzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in choosy?
Choosy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHOO). Broken into parts: CHOO · zee.
Do Americans and Brits say choosy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃuzi/ and the British form is /ˈtʃuːzi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.