How to Pronounce "stooges"
word
ˈstudʒɪz
STOO-jiz
stˈuːdʒɪz
st-OO-jiz
Definition
Stooges are people who are used by others to serve their purposes, often doing foolish, unimportant, or menial tasks. The word can also refer to someone who allows themselves to be controlled or taken advantage of, especially in a group.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstudʒɪz
British English
stˈuːdʒɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STOO-jiz
UK
st-OO-jiz
Listen in Context
The boss always sends his stooges to do the dirty work.
The villain was surrounded by his stooges.
Those men are just stooges for the bigger criminals.
Don't listen to them—they're just a bunch of stooges doing what they're told.