How to Pronounce Microcosm

To pronounce "microcosm", say MICR-oc-osm — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈmaɪ.kɹə(ʊ)ˌkɒzəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈmaɪ.kɹə(ʊ)ˌkɒzəm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “microcosm”

"microcosm" has 3 syllables: micr-oc-osm.

What does microcosm mean?

noun

  1. Human nature or the human body as representative of the wider universe; man considered as a miniature counterpart of divine or universal nature.
  2. The human body; a person.

Synonyms

worldkinepitomeexemplarparadigm

Antonyms

macrocosm

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Related words

miniaturemacrocosmepitomemankindmetacosmhominismhumanation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "microcosm"?▾

"Microcosm" has 3 syllables: micr · oc · osm.

What is the IPA transcription of "microcosm"?▾

The IPA transcription of "microcosm" is /ˈmaɪ.kɹə(ʊ)ˌkɒzəm/.

What does "microcosm" mean?▾

Microcosm: Human nature or the human body as representative of the wider universe; man considered as a miniature counterpart of divine or universal nature.

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