How Many Syllables In Cosmos?
2syllables
Cosmos has 2 syllables, cos-mos. It is a disyllabic word.
cosmos
/ˈkɒz.mɒs/ UK /ˈkɑːz.moʊs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cos.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/kɒz.mɒs/
Division By Letters
cos-mos
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cosmos
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | k | ɒ | z | CVC | closed |
| 2 | m | ɒ | s | CVC | closed |
Why Cosmos Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /z/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in cosmos?
Cosmos has 2 syllables, cos-mos. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɒz.mɒs/.
Which syllable is stressed in cosmos?
The first syllable, cos, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of cosmos?
Cosmos has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide cosmos into syllables?
By sound, kɒz.mɒs. By letters, as a spelling guide, cos-mos.