How to pronounce cosmonaut
Say it like KAHZ-muh-nawt. Cosmonaut has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHZ).
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- KAHZ
- muh
- nawt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cosmonaut pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nawtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of cosmonaut
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOZ-muh-nawt.
What does cosmonaut mean?
- An astronaut, especially a Russian or Soviet one.
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Questions about saying cosmonaut
How do you pronounce cosmonaut?
Say KAHZ-muh-nawt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑzməˌnɔt/. In British English it is /ˈkɒzməˌnɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cosmonaut?
Cosmonaut has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHZ). Broken into parts: KAHZ · muh · nawt.
Is cosmonaut 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 /ˈkɒzməˌnɔːt/ (KOZ-muh-nawt).