How to pronounce doozy
Say it like DOO-zee. Doozy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO).
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- DOO
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doozy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOOSay 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 doozy
American and British speakers say doozy in essentially the same way: /ˈduzi/ in the US and /ˈduːzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOO-zee.
What does doozy mean?
- Something that is extraordinary: often troublesome, difficult or problematic, but sometimes extraordinary in a positive sense.“Most of the test was easy, but the last question was a doozy.”
- Of high quality; remarkable; excellent.
- Sporty, ostentatious, flashy.
Where does doozy come from?
Unknown. First appearance 1903.
Words that rhyme with doozy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of doozy.
Questions about saying doozy
How do you pronounce doozy?
Say DOO-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˈduzi/. In British English it is /ˈduːzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doozy?
Doozy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO). Broken into parts: DOO · zee.
Do Americans and Brits say doozy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈduzi/ and the British form is /ˈduːzi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.