How to pronounce cosmic
Say it like KOZ-mik. Cosmic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOZ).
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US American/ˈkɑzmɪk/KOZ-mik
UK British/ˈkɒzmɪk/KOZ-mik
- KOZ
- mik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cosmic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- mikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cosmic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOZ-mik.
What does cosmic mean?
adjective
- of or from or pertaining to or characteristic of the cosmos or universe“cosmic laws”“cosmic catastrophe”
- inconceivably extended in space or time
Questions about saying cosmic
How do you pronounce cosmic?
Say KOZ-mik. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑzmɪk/. In British English it is /ˈkɒzmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cosmic?
Cosmic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOZ). Broken into parts: KOZ · mik.
Is cosmic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒzmɪk/ (KOZ-mik).