How to pronounce nosy
Say it like NOH-zee. Nosy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH).
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- NOH
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nosy 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 nosy
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NOH-zee.
What does nosy mean?
- Prying, inquisitive or curious in other’s affairs; tending to snoop or meddle.“They built tall fences, yet the nosy neighbors always seemed to know everything about them.”
- Having a large or elongated nose.
- A look at something to satisfy one's curiosity.“I might wander down to the construction site for a nosy at what they're building.”
- A nose.
- To pry into something.“My brother always nosies into my diary.”
Where does nosy come from?
From nose + -y (adjectival suffix), or from nose + -y (diminutive suffix).
Words that rhyme with nosy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nosy.
Questions about saying nosy
How do you pronounce nosy?
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 nosy?
Nosy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH). Broken into parts: NOH · zee.
Is nosy 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).