How to pronounce oozy
Say it like OO-zee. Oozy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OO).
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- OO
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oozy 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.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of oozy
American and British speakers say oozy in essentially the same way: /ˈuzi/ in the US and /ˈuːzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: OO-zee.
What does oozy mean?
- Of or pertaining to the quality of something that oozes.
Where does oozy come from?
From ooze + -y.
Words that rhyme with oozy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of oozy.
Questions about saying oozy
How do you pronounce oozy?
Say OO-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˈuzi/. In British English it is /ˈuːzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oozy?
Oozy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OO). Broken into parts: OO · zee.
Do Americans and Brits say oozy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈuzi/ and the British form is /ˈuːzi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.