How to pronounce nosiness
Say it like NOH-zee-nus. Nosiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH).
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- NOH
- zee
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nosiness 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.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nosiness
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NOH-zee-nus.
What does nosiness mean?
- The property of being nosy.
Where does nosiness come from?
From nosy + -ness.
Questions about saying nosiness
How do you pronounce nosiness?
Say NOH-zee-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊzinəs/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊzinəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nosiness?
Nosiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH). Broken into parts: NOH · zee · nus.
Is nosiness 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 /ˈnəʊzinəs/ (NOH-zee-nus).