How to pronounce cognitive
Say it like KOG-nih-tiv. Cognitive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOG).
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- KOG
- nih
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cognitive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cognitive
- 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: KOG-nih-tiv.
What does cognitive mean?
- of or being or relating to or involving cognition“cognitive psychology”“cognitive style”
Where does cognitive come from?
From Medieval Latin cognitīvus, from Latin cognitus, perfect passive participle of cognōscō (“to get to know”) + -īvus (adjective suffix).
Questions about saying cognitive
How do you pronounce cognitive?
Say KOG-nih-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑɡnɪtɪv/. In British English it is /ˈkɒɡnɪtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cognitive?
Cognitive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOG). Broken into parts: KOG · nih · tiv.
Is cognitive 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 /ˈkɒɡnɪtɪv/ (KOG-nih-tiv).