How to pronounce cogitant
Say it like KAH-jih-tunt. Cogitant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
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- KAH
- jih
- tunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cogitant 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.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cogitant
- 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-tunt.
What does cogitant mean?
- thinking, that thinks
Where does cogitant come from?
From Latin cōgitans, present active participle of cōgitō (“think”).
Questions about saying cogitant
How do you pronounce cogitant?
Say KAH-jih-tunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑdʒɪtənt/. In British English it is /ˈkɒdʒɪtənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cogitant?
Cogitant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · jih · tunt.
Is cogitant 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 /ˈkɒdʒɪtənt/ (KOJ-ih-tunt).