How to pronounce cosmopolises
Say it like koz-MOP-ol-ih-siz. Cosmopolises has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOP).
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- koz
- MOP
- ol
- ih
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cosmopolises 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cosmopolises
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: koz-MOP-ol-ih-siz.
What does cosmopolises mean?
- plural of cosmopolis How to pronounce cosmopolis
Questions about saying cosmopolises
How do you pronounce cosmopolises?
Say koz-MOP-ol-ih-siz. The American pronunciation is /kɑzˈmɑpɑlɪsɪz/. In British English it is /kɒzˈmɒpɒlɪsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cosmopolises?
Cosmopolises has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOP). Broken into parts: koz · MOP · ol · ih · siz.
Is cosmopolises 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 /kɒzˈmɒpɒlɪsɪz/ (koz-MOP-ol-ih-siz).