To pronounce "nosed", say NOS-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"nosed" has 2 syllables: nos-ed. It rhymes with composed and enclosed, if that helps it stick.
verb
“The ship nosed through the minefield.”
“She was nosing around other people’s business.”
adjective
“Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Nosed" has 2 syllables: nos · ed.
Nosed: To move cautiously by advancing its front end.
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