How to pronounce cogency
Say it like KOH-jun-see. Cogency has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkoʊdʒənsi/KOH-jun-see
UK British/ˈkəʊdʒənsi/KOH-jun-see
- KOH
- jun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cogency pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- junKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cogency
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-jun-see.
What does cogency mean?
noun
- The state of being cogent; the characteristic or quality of being reasonable and persuasive.
Questions about saying cogency
How do you pronounce cogency?
Say KOH-jun-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊdʒənsi/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊdʒənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cogency?
Cogency has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · jun · see.
Is cogency pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkəʊdʒənsi/ (KOH-jun-see).