How to pronounce cogniac
Say it like KAH-nyak. Cogniac has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
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- KAH
- nyak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cogniac 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.
- nyakKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of cogniac
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-yak.
What does cogniac mean?
- Counterfeit money.
- Alternative spelling of cognac
Where does cogniac come from?
From Cogniac Street, a location in Dunham, Quebec, close to the United States-Canada border from which a significant amount of counterfeiting took place in the 18th century and early 19th century.
Questions about saying cogniac
How do you pronounce cogniac?
Say KAH-nyak. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnjæk/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnjæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cogniac?
Cogniac has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · nyak.
Is cogniac 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 /ˈkɒnjæk/ (KON-yak).