How to Pronounce Nosing

To pronounce "nosing", say NOS-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

NOS-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “nosing”

"nosing" has 2 syllables: nos-ing. It rhymes with imposing and closing, if that helps it stick.

What does nosing mean?

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.”

noun

  1. An animal's pushing or exploration with the nose.
  2. That part of the treadboard of a stair that projects over the riser.

Words that rhyme with nosing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

imposingclosingopposingdozingcomposingjuxtaposingdisclosingposingexposingenclosingdisposingglozing

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nosing"?▾

"Nosing" has 2 syllables: nos · ing.

What does "nosing" mean?▾

Nosing: To move cautiously by advancing its front end.

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