How to pronounce ultracosmic
Say it like UHL-truh-koz-mik. Ultracosmic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHL).
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- UHL
- truh
- koz
- mik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ultracosmic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- truhKeep 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.
- mikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ultracosmic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: UHL-truh-koz-mik.
What does ultracosmic mean?
- Above and beyond the cosmos; supercosmic.
Where does ultracosmic come from?
From ultra- + cosmic.
Questions about saying ultracosmic
How do you pronounce ultracosmic?
Say UHL-truh-koz-mik. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌltrəˌkɑzmɪk/. In British English it is /ˈʌltrəˌkɒzmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ultracosmic?
Ultracosmic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHL). Broken into parts: UHL · truh · koz · mik.
Is ultracosmic 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 /ˈʌltrəˌkɒzmɪk/ (UHL-truh-koz-mik).