How to Pronounce "cosmonaut"
word
ˈkɔzməˌnɔt
KOZ-muh-nawt
kˈɒzmənˌɔːt
KOZ-muhn-awt
Definition
A cosmonaut is a person trained and certified to travel and work in space, especially someone from Russia or the former Soviet Union.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɔzməˌnɔt
British English
kˈɒzmənˌɔːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOZ-muh-nawt
UK
KOZ-muhn-awt
Listen in Context
The cosmonaut traveled to space in a rocket.
Yuri Gagarin was the first cosmonaut.
A cosmonaut needs strong training to work in space.
Did you know that every cosmonaut must speak both Russian and English?