How to pronounce scuzzy
Say it like SKUHZ-ee. Scuzzy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUHZ).
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- SKUHZ
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scuzzy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKUHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of scuzzy
American and British speakers say scuzzy in essentially the same way: /ˈskʌzi/ in the US and /ˈskʌzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKUHZ-ee.
What does scuzzy mean?
- Dirty or grimy.“a scuzzy toilet”
- Disreputable; sleazy.
Where does scuzzy come from?
Probably a blend of scummy + fuzzy 1960s, US, colloquial, expressive coinage, with influence from scum, fuzzy, lousy, sleazy.
Words that rhyme with scuzzy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scuzzy.
Questions about saying scuzzy
How do you pronounce scuzzy?
Say SKUHZ-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈskʌzi/. In British English it is /ˈskʌzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scuzzy?
Scuzzy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUHZ). Broken into parts: SKUHZ · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say scuzzy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskʌzi/ and the British form is /ˈskʌzi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.