How to Pronounce Cosmetic

To pronounce "cosmetic", say COSM-et-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /kɒzˈmɛtɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/kɒzˈmɛtɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cosmetic”

"cosmetic" has 3 syllables: cosm-et-ic. It rhymes with apathetic and frenetic, if that helps it stick.

What does cosmetic mean?

noun

Any substances applied to enhance the external color or texture of the skin, e.g. lipstick, eyeshadow, eyeliner; makeup.
A feature existing only on the surface.

adjective

Imparting or improving beauty, particularly the beauty of the complexion.
“a cosmetic preparation”
External or superficial; pertaining only to the surface or appearance of something.
“Fortunately, the damage to the house was mostly cosmetic and a bit of paint covered it nicely.”

Synonyms

beauty products makeup product slap war paint

Words that rhyme with cosmetic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

apathetic frenetic empathetic sympathetic ascetic pathetic energetic aesthetic kinetic synthetic anesthetic esthetic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cosmetic"?▾

"Cosmetic" has 3 syllables: cosm · et · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "cosmetic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cosmetic" is /kɒzˈmɛtɪk/.

What does "cosmetic" mean?▾

Cosmetic: Any substances applied to enhance the external color or texture of the skin, e.g. lipstick, eyeshadow, eyeliner; makeup.

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