How to pronounce microcosm
Say it like MY-kruh-koz-um. Microcosm has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- kruh
- koz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Microcosm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kozGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of microcosm
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MY-kroh-koz-um.
What does microcosm mean?
- Human nature or the human body as representative of the wider universe; man considered as a miniature counterpart of divine or universal nature.
- A smaller system which is seen as representative of a larger one.
- A small natural ecosystem; an artificial ecosystem set up as an experimental model.
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Questions about saying microcosm
How do you pronounce microcosm?
Say MY-kruh-koz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪkrəˌkɑzəm/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌkɒzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in microcosm?
Microcosm has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · kruh · koz · um.
Is microcosm 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 /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌkɒzəm/ (MY-kroh-koz-um).