How to pronounce snoozing
Say it like SNOO-zing. Snoozing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNOO).
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- SNOO
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snoozing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNOOSay 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 snoozing
American and British speakers say snoozing in essentially the same way: /ˈsnuzɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsnuːzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNOO-zing.
What does snoozing mean?
- present participle and gerund of snooze How to pronounce snooze
Words that rhyme with snoozing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of snoozing.
Questions about saying snoozing
How do you pronounce snoozing?
Say SNOO-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnuzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsnuːzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snoozing?
Snoozing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNOO). Broken into parts: SNOO · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say snoozing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsnuzɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsnuːzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.