How to pronounce nosey
Say it like NOH-zee. Nosey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH).
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- NOH
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nosey 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.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nosey
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NOH-zee.
What does nosey mean?
- Alternative spelling of nosy.
- Alternative spelling of nosy.
- Alternative spelling of nosy.
Where does nosey come from?
From nose + -y.
Words that rhyme with nosey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nosey.
Questions about saying nosey
How do you pronounce nosey?
Say NOH-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊzi/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nosey?
Nosey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH). Broken into parts: NOH · zee.
Is nosey 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 /ˈnəʊzi/ (NOH-zee).