How to pronounce showbizzy
Say it like SHOH-biz-ee. Showbizzy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOH).
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- SHOH
- biz
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Showbizzy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- bizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of showbizzy
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SHOH-biz-ee.
What does showbizzy mean?
- Of or pertaining to showbiz; glitzy, glamorous (possibly implying a lack of intellectual depth).
Where does showbizzy come from?
From showbiz + -y.
Questions about saying showbizzy
How do you pronounce showbizzy?
Say SHOH-biz-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃoʊˌbɪzi/. In British English it is /ˈʃəʊˌbɪzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in showbizzy?
Showbizzy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOH). Broken into parts: SHOH · biz · ee.
Is showbizzy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈʃəʊˌbɪzi/ (SHOH-biz-ee).