How do you pronounce "nosy"?

In American English: /ˈnoʊzi/ (NOHZ-ee). In British English: /nˈəʊzi/ (N-ohz). In Canadian English: /ˈnoʊzi/ (NOHZ-ee). In Australian English: /nˈəʊzi/ (N-ohz).

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

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

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nosy

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/ˈnoʊzi/

NOHZ-ee

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noʊzno·isy

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