How to pronounce noseworthy
Say it like NOHZ-wur-thee. Noseworthy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOHZ).
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- NOHZ
- wur
- thee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noseworthy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- wurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of noseworthy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NOHZ-wur-thee.
What does noseworthy mean?
- Worthy to be smelled.
Where does noseworthy come from?
From nose + -worthy.
Questions about saying noseworthy
How do you pronounce noseworthy?
Say NOHZ-wur-thee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊzˌwɝði/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊzˌwɜːði/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noseworthy?
Noseworthy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOHZ). Broken into parts: NOHZ · wur · thee.
Is noseworthy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈnəʊzˌwɜːði/ (NOHZ-wur-thee).