How to Pronounce "cosmopolitan"
word
ˌkɑzməˈpɑɫətən
kozz-muh-POL-uh-tuhn
kˌɒzməpˈɒlɪtən
koz-muh-POL-i-tuhn
Definition
Describes a person, place, or thing that is familiar with or influenced by many different countries and cultures. It can also mean sophisticated and open-minded.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌkɑzməˈpɑɫətən
British English
kˌɒzməpˈɒlɪtən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kozz-muh-POL-uh-tuhn
UK
koz-muh-POL-i-tuhn
Listen in Context
London is a very cosmopolitan city.
She has a cosmopolitan background.
People in this area are very cosmopolitan.
Her style is truly cosmopolitan—you can see influences from all over the world.