How to pronounce cogent
Say it like KOH-junt. Cogent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- junt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cogent 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.
- juntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cogent
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-junt.
What does cogent mean?
- Reasonable and convincing; based on evidence.
- Appealing to the intellect or powers of reasoning.
- Forcefully persuasive; relevant, pertinent.“The prosecution presented a cogent argument, convincing the jury of the defendant's guilt.”
Where does cogent come from?
From French cogent, from Latin cōgēns, present active participle of cōgō (“drive together, compel”), from cō + agō (“drive”).
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Questions about saying cogent
How do you pronounce cogent?
Say KOH-junt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊdʒənt/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊdʒənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cogent?
Cogent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · junt.
Is cogent 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 /ˈkəʊdʒənt/ (KOH-junt).