How to pronounce cosmogony
Say it like koz-MOG-uh-nee. Cosmogony has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOG).
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- koz
- MOG
- uh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cosmogony pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kozKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- MOGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cosmogony
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: koz-MOG-uh-nee.
What does cosmogony mean?
- The study of the origin, and sometimes the development, of the universe or the solar system, in astrophysics, religion, and other fields.
- Any specific theory, model, myth, or other account of the origin of the universe.
- The creation of the universe: the origin and early development of the cosmos.
Words that rhyme with cosmogony
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Questions about saying cosmogony
How do you pronounce cosmogony?
Say koz-MOG-uh-nee. The American pronunciation is /kɑzˈmɑɡəni/. In British English it is /kɒzˈmɒɡəni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cosmogony?
Cosmogony has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOG). Broken into parts: koz · MOG · uh · nee.
Is cosmogony 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 /kɒzˈmɒɡəni/ (koz-MOG-uh-nee).