How to pronounce koozie
Say it like KOO-zee. Koozie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO).
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- KOO
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Koozie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOOSay 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 koozie
American and British speakers say koozie in essentially the same way: /ˈkuzi/ in the US and /ˈkuːzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOO-zee.
What does koozie mean?
- A thermal insulation sleeve for cans or bottles.
Where does koozie come from?
An alteration of earlier cozy, cosy (“padded or knit covering put on an item to insulate it”), from Scots.
Words that rhyme with koozie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of koozie.
Questions about saying koozie
How do you pronounce koozie?
Say KOO-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkuzi/. In British English it is /ˈkuːzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in koozie?
Koozie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO). Broken into parts: KOO · zee.
Do Americans and Brits say koozie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkuzi/ and the British form is /ˈkuːzi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.