How to pronounce schmoozy
Say it like SHMOO-zee. Schmoozy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHMOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce schmoozy. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SHMOO
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schmoozy 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.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of schmoozy
American and British speakers say schmoozy in essentially the same way: /ˈʃmuzi/ in the US and /ˈʃmuːzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHMOO-zee.
What does schmoozy mean?
- Tending to schmooze; sucking up for the sake of social advancement.
Where does schmoozy come from?
From schmooze + -y.
Words that rhyme with schmoozy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of schmoozy.
Questions about saying schmoozy
How do you pronounce schmoozy?
Say SHMOO-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃmuzi/. In British English it is /ˈʃmuːzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schmoozy?
Schmoozy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHMOO). Broken into parts: SHMOO · zee.
Do Americans and Brits say schmoozy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃmuzi/ and the British form is /ˈʃmuːzi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.