How to pronounce cosmopolite
Say it like koz-MOP-uh-lyte. Cosmopolite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOP).
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- koz
- MOP
- uh
- lyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cosmopolite 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of cosmopolite
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: koz-MOP-uh-lyte.
What does cosmopolite mean?
- One who is at home in every place; a citizen of the world; a cosmopolitan person.
- The butterfly painted lady (Vanessa cardui).
- A plant found more or less everywhere in the world.
- Of or relating to cosmopolites; cosmopolitan.
- Oriented, exposed to or open to ideas and influences outside one's own social system or group.
- Distributed throughout the world; having a wide geographical distribution.
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Questions about saying cosmopolite
How do you pronounce cosmopolite?
Say koz-MOP-uh-lyte. The American pronunciation is /kɑzˈmɑpəˌlaɪt/. In British English it is /kɒzˈmɒpəˌlaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cosmopolite?
Cosmopolite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOP). Broken into parts: koz · MOP · uh · lyte.
Is cosmopolite 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 /kɒzˈmɒpəˌlaɪt/ (koz-MOP-uh-lyte).