How to pronounce precosmic
Say it like prih-KOZ-mik. Precosmic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOZ).
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- prih
- KOZ
- mik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Precosmic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- mikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of precosmic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: prih-KOZ-mik.
What does precosmic mean?
- Occurring or existing before the existence of the universe.
Where does precosmic come from?
From pre- + cosmic.
Questions about saying precosmic
How do you pronounce precosmic?
Say prih-KOZ-mik. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈkɑzmɪk/. In British English it is /prɪˈkɒzmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in precosmic?
Precosmic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOZ). Broken into parts: prih · KOZ · mik.
Is precosmic 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 /prɪˈkɒzmɪk/ (prih-KOZ-mik).