How to Pronounce Cosmopolitan

To pronounce "cosmopolitan", say COSM-op-ol-it-an — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌkɒz.məˈpɒl.ɪ.tən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

cosmopolitan

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5

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˌkɒz.məˈpɒl.ɪ.tən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cosmopolitan”

"cosmopolitan" has 5 syllables: cosm-op-ol-it-an. It rhymes with bolotin and metropolitain, if that helps it stick.

What does cosmopolitan mean?

noun

  1. A cosmopolitan person; a cosmopolite.
  2. A cocktail containing vodka, triple sec, lime juice and cranberry juice.

adjective

  1. Inclusive; affecting the whole world.
  2. (of a place or institution) composed of people from all over the world.

Synonyms

cosmopolite

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Words that rhyme with cosmopolitan

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bolotinmetropolitainmetropolitanneapolitan

Related words

cosmopoliteworldwideoecumenicalecumenicalsophisticatedgeneralcomprehensiveurbane

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cosmopolitan"?▾

"Cosmopolitan" has 5 syllables: cosm · op · ol · it · an.

What is the IPA transcription of "cosmopolitan"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cosmopolitan" is /ˌkɒz.məˈpɒl.ɪ.tən/.

What does "cosmopolitan" mean?▾

Cosmopolitan: A cosmopolitan person; a cosmopolite.

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