How to pronounce cogently
Say it like KOH-junt-lee. Cogently has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- junt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cogently 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cogently
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-junt-lee.
What does cogently mean?
- In a cogent manner.
Where does cogently come from?
From cogent + -ly.
Questions about saying cogently
How do you pronounce cogently?
Say KOH-junt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊdʒəntli/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊdʒəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cogently?
Cogently has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · junt · lee.
Is cogently 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 /ˈkəʊdʒəntli/ (KOH-junt-lee).