How Do You Spell COSMOS ROSSELLIUS?
Pronunciation: [kˈɒzmɒs ɹəsˈɛlɪəs] (IPA) 
The spelling of "cosmos rossellius" can be tricky for English speakers because it is a Latin name. The IPA transcription for cosmos is ['kɑzməs] and for rossellius is [rəʊˈsɛliəs]. The 'o' in cosmos is pronounced as [ɑ], not [ɒ] as in "cost," and the 's' sound in rossellius is spelled with two 's's but pronounced as [z]. Understanding the phonetic transcription can help with proper pronunciation of this lovely Latin name for a type of flower.
