How to pronounce schmooze
Say it like SHMOOZ. Schmooze is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHMOOZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schmooze pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHMOOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of schmooze
American and British speakers say schmooze in essentially the same way: /ʃmuz/ in the US and /ʃmuːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHMOOZ.
What does schmooze mean?
- A casual conversation, especially one held in order to gain an advantage or make a social connection.
- To talk casually, especially in order to gain an advantage or make a social connection.“I wish he could do his job as well as he schmoozes with the boss.”
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Words that rhyme with schmooze
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of schmooze.
Questions about saying schmooze
How do you pronounce schmooze?
Say SHMOOZ. The American pronunciation is /ʃmuz/. In British English it is /ʃmuːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schmooze?
Schmooze is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHMOOZ.
Do Americans and Brits say schmooze the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃmuz/ and the British form is /ʃmuːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.