How to pronounce smoodge
Say it like SMOOJ. Smoodge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SMOOJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smoodge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMOOJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of smoodge
American and British speakers say smoodge in essentially the same way: /smudʒ/ in the US and /smuːdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SMOOJ.
What does smoodge mean?
- To act in an ingratiating manner; to fawn.
- To inveigle; to use flattery and wiles on someone.
- To kiss and cuddle; to canoodle.
Where does smoodge come from?
From British dialect.
Words that rhyme with smoodge
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of smoodge.
Questions about saying smoodge
How do you pronounce smoodge?
Say SMOOJ. The American pronunciation is /smudʒ/. In British English it is /smuːdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smoodge?
Smoodge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SMOOJ.
Do Americans and Brits say smoodge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /smudʒ/ and the British form is /smuːdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.