How to pronounce schmoozing
Say it like SHMOO-zing. Schmoozing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHMOO).
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- SHMOO
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schmoozing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHMOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of schmoozing
American and British speakers say schmoozing in essentially the same way: /ˈʃmuzɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈʃmuːzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHMOO-zing.
What does schmoozing mean?
- The act of one who schmoozes.
- present participle and gerund of schmooze How to pronounce schmooze
- present participle and gerund of schmooz
Words that rhyme with schmoozing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of schmoozing.
Questions about saying schmoozing
How do you pronounce schmoozing?
Say SHMOO-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃmuzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʃmuːzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schmoozing?
Schmoozing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHMOO). Broken into parts: SHMOO · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say schmoozing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃmuzɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈʃmuːzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.