How to pronounce shmooze
Say it like SHMOOZ. Shmooze is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHMOOZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shmooze 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 shmooze
American and British speakers say shmooze in essentially the same way: /ʃmuz/ in the US and /ʃmuːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHMOOZ.
What does shmooze mean?
- Alternative spelling of schmooze.
Words that rhyme with shmooze
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shmooze.
Questions about saying shmooze
How do you pronounce shmooze?
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 shmooze?
Shmooze is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHMOOZ.
Do Americans and Brits say shmooze 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.