How to pronounce cognomen
Say it like kog-NOH-mun. Cognomen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH).
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- kog
- NOH
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cognomen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kogKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cognomen
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kog-NOH-mun.
What does cognomen mean?
- Synonym of nickname, any epithet used similar to the Roman cognomina.
- Synonym of surname, a family name.
Where does cognomen come from?
From Latin cognōmen, from con- (“with”) + nōmen (“name; family name”).
Words that rhyme with cognomen
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Questions about saying cognomen
How do you pronounce cognomen?
Say kog-NOH-mun. The American pronunciation is /kɑɡˈnoʊmən/. In British English it is /kɒɡˈnəʊmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cognomen?
Cognomen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH). Broken into parts: kog · NOH · mun.
Is cognomen 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 /kɒɡˈnəʊmən/ (kog-NOH-mun).