How to pronounce cosmopolis
Say it like koz-MOP-ol-is. Cosmopolis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOP).
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- koz
- MOP
- ol
- is
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cosmopolis 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.
- MOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- olKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cosmopolis
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: koz-MOP-ol-is.
What does cosmopolis mean?
- An important city, such as a capital city, inhabited by people from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds.
Where does cosmopolis come from?
From cosmo- + -polis.
Questions about saying cosmopolis
How do you pronounce cosmopolis?
Say koz-MOP-ol-is. The American pronunciation is /kɑzˈmɑpɑlɪs/. In British English it is /kɒzˈmɒpɒlɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cosmopolis?
Cosmopolis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOP). Broken into parts: koz · MOP · ol · is.
Is cosmopolis 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 /kɒzˈmɒpɒlɪs/ (koz-MOP-ol-is).