How to pronounce scooch
Say it like SKOOCH. Scooch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKOOCH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scooch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKOOCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of scooch
American and British speakers say scooch in essentially the same way: /skutʃ/ in the US and /skuːtʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKOOCH.
What does scooch mean?
- To shift, move aside, or scoot over.
- To crouch.
- A small amount; a skosh.
Where does scooch come from?
Probably a variation of scouch (though Etymonline claims it modern and "imitative").
Words that rhyme with scooch
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scooch.
Questions about saying scooch
How do you pronounce scooch?
Say SKOOCH. The American pronunciation is /skutʃ/. In British English it is /skuːtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scooch?
Scooch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKOOCH.
Do Americans and Brits say scooch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /skutʃ/ and the British form is /skuːtʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.