How many syllables in "schmoozing"?

"schmoozing" has 2 lettergrepen (schmooz - ing).

How to divide "schmoozing"?

"schmoozing" divides into 2 parts: schmooz · ing.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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2 Lettergrepen

"schmoozing": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:schmooz·ing

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SCHMOOZ-ing(schmooz · ing)● ○

Stress in "schmoozing" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈʃmuː.zɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈʃmuː.zɪŋ

Lettergrepenschmooz·ing

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How many syllables in "schmoozing"?: "schmoozing" has 2 lettergrepen (schmooz - ing).
How to divide "schmoozing"?: "schmoozing" divides into 2 parts: schmooz · ing.
Where is the stress in "schmoozing"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "schmoozing"?: Say each syllable slowly (schmooz... ing) and listen on SayItVid.