How to pronounce stooge
Say it like STOOJ. Stooge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STOOJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stooge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STOOJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of stooge
American and British speakers say stooge in essentially the same way: /studʒ/ in the US and /stuːdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: STOOJ.
What does stooge mean?
- One who knowingly allows themself to be used for another's profit; a dupe.
- A magician's assistant who pretends to be a member of the audience.
- A straight man.
- To act as a straight man.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with stooge
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stooge.
Questions about saying stooge
How do you pronounce stooge?
Say STOOJ. The American pronunciation is /studʒ/. In British English it is /stuːdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stooge?
Stooge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STOOJ.
Do Americans and Brits say stooge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /studʒ/ and the British form is /stuːdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.