Most nosing is spelled using the letters m-o-s-t n-o-s-i-n-g. In IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet), it is transcribed as /məʊst ˈnəʊzɪŋ/. The first syllable "mo" is pronounced with a long /o/ sound, followed by the schwa sound of /ə/. The second syllable "st" is pronounced with a long /s/ sound followed by the consonant blend of /t/. The third syllable "no" is pronounced with a short /o/ sound, followed by the consonant sound of /z/ and the vowel sound of /ɪ/. The final syllable "ing" is pronounced with a long /i/ sound and the velar nasal /ŋ/.