How to pronounce nosing
Say it like NOH-zing. Nosing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH).
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- NOH
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nosing 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.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nosing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NOH-zing.
What does nosing mean?
- present participle and gerund of nose How to pronounce nose
- An animal's pushing or exploration with the nose.
- That part of the treadboard of a stair that projects over the riser.
- Any similar projection, such as the projecting edge of a molding.
Words that rhyme with nosing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nosing.
Questions about saying nosing
How do you pronounce nosing?
Say NOH-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nosing?
Nosing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH). Broken into parts: NOH · zing.
Is nosing 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 /ˈnəʊzɪŋ/ (NOH-zing).