How to pronounce oozes
Say it like OO-ziz. Oozes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OO).
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- OO
- ziz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oozes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of oozes
American and British speakers say oozes in essentially the same way: /ˈuzɪz/ in the US and /ˈuːzɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: OO-ziz.
What does oozes mean?
- plural of ooze How to pronounce ooze
- third-person singular simple present indicative of ooze How to pronounce ooze
Questions about saying oozes
How do you pronounce oozes?
Say OO-ziz. The American pronunciation is /ˈuzɪz/. In British English it is /ˈuːzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oozes?
Oozes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OO). Broken into parts: OO · ziz.
Do Americans and Brits say oozes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈuzɪz/ and the British form is /ˈuːzɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.