cosmos

/ˈkɒzmɒs/

Syllables cos·mos

Stress COS-mos

Phonics Breakdown

cos

/kɒz/

short o

mos

/mɒs/

short o

Meaning

the universe seen as a well-ordered whole

Sound Reference

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cos=/kɒz/(cosmic) + mos=/mɒs/(moss)

Example

Scientists study the cosmos to understand the origin of the universe.