How to pronounce cosmos
Say it like KOZ-mohs. Cosmos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOZ).
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US American/ˈkɑzmoʊs/KOZ-mohs
UK British/ˈkɒzmɒs/KOZ-mos
- KOZ
- mohs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cosmos pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- mohsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of cosmos
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOZ-mos.
What does cosmos mean?
noun
- everything that exists anywhere“they study the evolution of the universe”“the biggest tree in existence”
- any of various mostly Mexican herbs of the genus Cosmos having radiate heads of variously colored flowers and pinnate leaves; popular fall-blooming annuals
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Questions about saying cosmos
How do you pronounce cosmos?
Say KOZ-mohs. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑzmoʊs/. In British English it is /ˈkɒzmɒs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cosmos?
Cosmos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOZ). Broken into parts: KOZ · mohs.
Is cosmos 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 /ˈkɒzmɒs/ (KOZ-mos).