How to pronounce nosh
Say it like NOSH. Nosh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/nɑʃ/NOSH
UK British/nɒʃ/NOSH
- NOSH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nosh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of nosh
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NOSH.
What does nosh mean?
noun
- Food.
- A light meal or snack.
- To eat a snack or light meal.“They were noshing on fruit.”
- An ironic response to a statement of the obvious.
Words that rhyme with nosh
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nosh.
Questions about saying nosh
How do you pronounce nosh?
Say NOSH. The American pronunciation is /nɑʃ/. In British English it is /nɒʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nosh?
Nosh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NOSH.
Is nosh pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /nɒʃ/ (NOSH).