How to pronounce cosplay
Say it like KAHZ-play. Cosplay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHZ).
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US American/ˈkɑzpleɪ/KAHZ-play
UK British/ˈkɒzpleɪ/KOZ-play
- KAHZ
- play
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cosplay 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.
- playKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of cosplay
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOZ-play.
What does cosplay mean?
noun
- The art or practice of costuming oneself as a (usually fictional) character.
- A skit or instance of this art or practice.
- To costume oneself as a (usually fictional) character.“She cosplayed at the manga convention.”
- To costume oneself as (a [usually fictional] character).“She cosplayed Sailor Moon at the manga convention.”
Questions about saying cosplay
How do you pronounce cosplay?
Say KAHZ-play. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑzpleɪ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒzpleɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cosplay?
Cosplay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHZ). Broken into parts: KAHZ · play.
Is cosplay 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 /ˈkɒzpleɪ/ (KOZ-play).