How to Pronounce Nose

To pronounce "nose", say NOS-e — 2 syllables, IPA /nəʊz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/nəʊz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “nose”

"nose" has 2 syllables: nos-e. It rhymes with repose and close, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: noes, knows — easy to mix up when writing.

What does nose mean?

noun

  1. A protuberance on the face housing the nostrils, which are used to breathe or smell.

    “She has a cold in the nose.”

  2. A snout, the nose of an animal.

verb

  1. To move cautiously by advancing its front end.

    “The ship nosed through the minefield.”

  2. To snoop.

    “She was nosing around other people’s business.”

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with nose

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reposeclosecomposeposeimposeexposeopposejuxtaposedisclosedeposeproposeinterpose

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nose"?▾

"Nose" has 2 syllables: nos · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "nose"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nose" is /nəʊz/.

What does "nose" mean?▾

Nose: A protuberance on the face housing the nostrils, which are used to breathe or smell.

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