How to Pronounce Booze

To pronounce "booze", say BOOZ-e — 2 syllables, IPA /buːz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/buːz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “booze”

"booze" has 2 syllables: booz-e. It rhymes with peruse and abuse, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: boos, booz, buus — easy to mix up when writing.

What does booze mean?

noun

  1. Any alcoholic beverage.
  2. A session of drinking alcohol; a drinking party.

verb

  1. To drink alcohol.

    “We were out all night boozing until we dragged ourselves home hung over.”

Synonyms

grog

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Words that rhyme with booze

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

peruseabuserefuseinfusediffusefuseexcuseoozemisuseamusenewssuffuse

Related words

liquordrinkspiritsfuddledrinkingalcoholic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "booze"?▾

"Booze" has 2 syllables: booz · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "booze"?▾

The IPA transcription of "booze" is /buːz/.

What does "booze" mean?▾

Booze: Any alcoholic beverage.

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