How to pronounce cognitariat
Say it like kog-nih-TER-ee-ut. Cognitariat has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TER).
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- kog
- nih
- TER
- ee
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cognitariat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kogGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cognitariat
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kog-nih-TAIR-ee-ut.
What does cognitariat mean?
- Knowledge workers considered as a social class.
- Such workers whose compensation and job security are low, not being commensurate with their high educational attainment, the costs of their education, and the value that they produce (via teaching and research); as for example with many graduate students and adjunct professors.
Where does cognitariat come from?
Blend of cognitive + proletariat.
Words that rhyme with cognitariat
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Questions about saying cognitariat
How do you pronounce cognitariat?
Say kog-nih-TER-ee-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑɡnɪˈtɛriət/. In British English it is /ˌkɒɡnɪˈtɛəriət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cognitariat?
Cognitariat has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TER). Broken into parts: kog · nih · TER · ee · ut.
Is cognitariat 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 /ˌkɒɡnɪˈtɛəriət/ (kog-nih-TAIR-ee-ut).