How do you pronounce "nosey"?

In American English: /nˈoʊsi/ (N-ohs). In British English: /nˈəʊzi/ (N-ohz). In Canadian English: /nˈoʊsi/ (N-ohs). In Australian English: /nˈəʊsi/ (N-ohs).

Is "nosey" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /nˈoʊsi/ (N-ohs), while in British English it's /nˈəʊzi/ (N-ohz).

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nosey

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/nˈoʊsi/

N-ohs

Syllable Breakdown

nno·oʊssey

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