How to pronounce cognitively
Say it like KOG-nih-tiv-lee. Cognitively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOG).
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- KOG
- nih
- tiv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cognitively 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cognitively
- 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-lee.
What does cognitively mean?
- Relating to thinking (cognition).“The hard subject was more cognitively demanding than the preceding material.”
Where does cognitively come from?
From cognitive + -ly.
Questions about saying cognitively
How do you pronounce cognitively?
Say KOG-nih-tiv-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑɡnɪtɪvli/. In British English it is /ˈkɒɡnɪtɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cognitively?
Cognitively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOG). Broken into parts: KOG · nih · tiv · lee.
Is cognitively 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 /ˈkɒɡnɪtɪvli/ (KOG-nih-tiv-lee).