How to pronounce cognomens
Say it like kog-NOH-munz. Cognomens has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH).
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- kog
- NOH
- munz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cognomens 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.
- munzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cognomens
- 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-munz.
What does cognomens mean?
- plural of cognomen How to pronounce cognomen
Questions about saying cognomens
How do you pronounce cognomens?
Say kog-NOH-munz. The American pronunciation is /kɑɡˈnoʊmənz/. In British English it is /kɒɡˈnəʊmənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cognomens?
Cognomens has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH). Broken into parts: kog · NOH · munz.
Is cognomens 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 /kɒɡˈnəʊmənz/ (kog-NOH-munz).