How to pronounce skoosh
Say it like SKOOSH. Skoosh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKOOSH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skoosh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKOOSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of skoosh
American and British speakers say skoosh in essentially the same way: /skuʃ/ in the US and /skuːʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKOOSH.
What does skoosh mean?
- A squirt (of liquid).
- Something very easy; a piece of cake.
- To squirt.
- To squish, to smoosh.
- To have an easy time.
- A smidge, a small amount.
Where does skoosh come from?
Apparently imitative of a squirting or squishing sound.
Words that rhyme with skoosh
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of skoosh.
Questions about saying skoosh
How do you pronounce skoosh?
Say SKOOSH. The American pronunciation is /skuʃ/. In British English it is /skuːʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skoosh?
Skoosh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKOOSH.
Do Americans and Brits say skoosh the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /skuʃ/ and the British form is /skuːʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.