How to pronounce cognize
Say it like KOG-nyze. Cognize has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOG).
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- KOG
- nyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cognize 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.
- nyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of cognize
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOG-nyze.
What does cognize mean?
- To know, perceive, or become aware of.
- To make into an object of cognition (the process of acquiring knowledge through thought); to cogitate.
Where does cognize come from?
Back-formation from cognizance.
Questions about saying cognize
How do you pronounce cognize?
Say KOG-nyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑɡˌnaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈkɒɡnaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cognize?
Cognize has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOG). Broken into parts: KOG · nyze.
Is cognize 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 /ˈkɒɡnaɪz/ (KOG-nyze).