How to pronounce smooch
Say it like SMOOCH. Smooch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SMOOCH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smooch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMOOCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of smooch
American and British speakers say smooch in essentially the same way: /smutʃ/ in the US and /smuːtʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SMOOCH.
What does smooch mean?
- A kiss, especially that which is on the cheek.
- Alternative form of smutch.
- To kiss.“They smooched in the doorway.”
- To steal.
Where does smooch come from?
Perhaps from a dialectal variation of smack.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with smooch
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of smooch.
Questions about saying smooch
How do you pronounce smooch?
Say SMOOCH. The American pronunciation is /smutʃ/. In British English it is /smuːtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smooch?
Smooch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SMOOCH.
Do Americans and Brits say smooch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /smutʃ/ and the British form is /smuːtʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.