How to pronounce macrocosm
Say it like MAK-ruh-kah-zum. Macrocosm has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce macrocosm. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MAK
- ruh
- kah
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Macrocosm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of macrocosm
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MAK-roh-koz-um.
What does macrocosm mean?
- A complex structure, such as a society, considered as a single entity that contains numerous similar, smaller-scale structures.
- The universe.
Questions about saying macrocosm
How do you pronounce macrocosm?
Say MAK-ruh-kah-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈmækrəˌkɑzəm/. In British English it is /ˈmækrəʊˌkɒzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in macrocosm?
Macrocosm has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK). Broken into parts: MAK · ruh · kah · zum.
Is macrocosm 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 /ˈmækrəʊˌkɒzəm/ (MAK-roh-koz-um).