How to pronounce cognation
Say it like kahg-NAY-shun. Cognation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY).
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- kahg
- NAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cognation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahgKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cognation
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kog-NAY-shun.
What does cognation mean?
- A cognate relationship.
Where does cognation come from?
From Middle English cognacion, cognacioun, from Latin cognātiō; equivalent to cognate + -ion.
Words that rhyme with cognation
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- information
- education
- situation
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- population
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- administration
- operation
- organization
- application
Questions about saying cognation
How do you pronounce cognation?
Say kahg-NAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /kɑɡˈneɪʃən/. In British English it is /kɒɡˈneɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cognation?
Cognation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY). Broken into parts: kahg · NAY · shun.
Is cognation 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 /kɒɡˈneɪʃən/ (kog-NAY-shun).