nosy

/ˈnoʊzi/
Syllables no·sy
Stress NO-sy

Phonics Breakdown

no
/noʊ/
long o
sy
/zi/
y as i

Meaning

too interested in other people’s private matters

Sound Reference

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no=/noʊ/(no) + sy=/zi/(crazy)

Example

She is too nosy and always asks personal questions.