How to pronounce cognomina
Say it like kog-NOM-uh-nuh. Cognomina has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOM).
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- kog
- NOM
- uh
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cognomina 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.
- NOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cognomina
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kog-NOM-uh-nuh.
What does cognomina mean?
- plural of cognomen How to pronounce cognomen
Questions about saying cognomina
How do you pronounce cognomina?
Say kog-NOM-uh-nuh. The American pronunciation is /kɑɡˈnɑmənə/. In British English it is /kɒɡˈnɒmənə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cognomina?
Cognomina has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOM). Broken into parts: kog · NOM · uh · nuh.
Is cognomina 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 /kɒɡˈnɒmənə/ (kog-NOM-uh-nuh).