How to pronounce cogitable
Say it like KAH-jih-tuh-bul. Cogitable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
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- KAH
- jih
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cogitable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cogitable
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KOJ-ih-tuh-bul.
What does cogitable mean?
- Thinkable, conceivable, able to be imagined.
Where does cogitable come from?
From Latin cogitabilis, from cogito.
Questions about saying cogitable
How do you pronounce cogitable?
Say KAH-jih-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑdʒɪtəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈkɒdʒɪtəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cogitable?
Cogitable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · jih · tuh · bul.
Is cogitable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒdʒɪtəbəl/ (KOJ-ih-tuh-bul).