How to pronounce cogitate
Say it like KOH-jih-tayt. Cogitate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- jih
- tayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cogitate 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.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- taytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of cogitate
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KOH-jih-tayt.
What does cogitate mean?
- To meditate, to ponder, to think deeply.
- To consider, to devise.
Where does cogitate come from?
First attested in 1570; borrowed from Latin cōgitātus, perfect passive participle of cōgitō (“to think”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
Questions about saying cogitate
How do you pronounce cogitate?
Say KOH-jih-tayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊdʒɪteɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊdʒɪteɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cogitate?
Cogitate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · jih · tayt.
Is cogitate 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 /ˈkəʊdʒɪteɪt/ (KOH-jih-tayt).