How to pronounce noses
Say it like NOH-ziz. Noses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH).
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US American/ˈnoʊzɪz/NOH-ziz
UK British/ˈnəʊzɪz/NOH-ziz
- NOH
- ziz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noses pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- zizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of noses
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NOH-ziz.
What does noses mean?
noun
- plural of nose How to pronounce nose
- plural of nos
- third-person singular simple present indicative of nose How to pronounce nose
Questions about saying noses
How do you pronounce noses?
Say NOH-ziz. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊzɪz/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noses?
Noses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH). Broken into parts: NOH · ziz.
Is noses pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈnəʊzɪz/ (NOH-ziz).