How do you pronounce "cosmetic"?

In American English: /kɑːzˈmɛtɪk/ (kahz-MEHT-ik). In British English: /kɒzmˈɛtɪk/ (kozm-EHT-ik). In Canadian English: /kɑːzˈmɛtɪk/ (kahz-MEHT-ik). In Australian English: /kɒzmˈɛtɪk/ (kozm-EHT-ik).

Is "cosmetic" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kɑːzˈmɛtɪk/ (kahz-MEHT-ik), while in British English it's /kɒzmˈɛtɪk/ (kozm-EHT-ik).

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cosmetic

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/kɑːzˈmɛtɪk/

kahz-MEHT-ik

Syllable Breakdown

kɑːzcos·mɛtmet·ɪkic

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