How to pronounce shmoozing
Say it like SHMOO-zing. Shmoozing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHMOO).
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- SHMOO
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shmoozing 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 shmoozing
American and British speakers say shmoozing in essentially the same way: /ˈʃmuzɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈʃmuːzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHMOO-zing.
What does shmoozing mean?
- present participle and gerund of shmooze How to pronounce shmooze
Words that rhyme with shmoozing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shmoozing.
Questions about saying shmoozing
How do you pronounce shmoozing?
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 shmoozing?
Shmoozing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHMOO). Broken into parts: SHMOO · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say shmoozing 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.