To pronounce "shmooze", say SHMOOZ-e — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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SHMOOZ-e
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"shmooze" has 2 syllables: shmooz-e. It rhymes with peruse and abuse, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: schmooze — easy to mix up when writing.
verb
“I wish he could do his job as well as he schmoozes with the boss.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Shmooze" has 2 syllables: shmooz · e.
Shmooze: To talk casually, especially in order to gain an advantage or make a social connection.
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