How to pronounce cosmetically
Say it like kawz-MET-ih-klee. Cosmetically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MET).
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US American/ˌkɔzˈmɛtɪkli/kawz-MET-ih-klee
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- kawz
- MET
- ih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cosmetically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kawzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- METSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does cosmetically mean?
adverb
- In cosmetic terms; regarding appearance.
Where does cosmetically come from?
From cosmetic + -ally.
Words that rhyme with cosmetically
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cosmetically.
- genetically
- aesthetically
- alphabetically
- hypothetically
- energetically
- phonetically
- poetically
- synthetically
- apologetically
Questions about saying cosmetically
How do you pronounce cosmetically?
Say kawz-MET-ih-klee. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɔzˈmɛtɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cosmetically?
Cosmetically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MET). Broken into parts: kawz · MET · ih · klee.