How to pronounce cognominal
Say it like kahg-NAH-mih-nul. Cognominal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH).
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- kahg
- NAH
- mih
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cognominal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahgKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- NAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cognominal
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kog-NOM-ih-nul.
What does cognominal mean?
- Of or relating to a cognomen.
- A name (sometimes especially one's cognomen or family name).
- Bearing the same name.
Where does cognominal come from?
From the stem of Latin cognōmen (“cognomen: additional name or nickname; (any) name”) + -al.
Words that rhyme with cognominal
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Questions about saying cognominal
How do you pronounce cognominal?
Say kahg-NAH-mih-nul. The American pronunciation is /kɑɡˈnɑmɪnəl/. In British English it is /kɒɡˈnɒmɪnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cognominal?
Cognominal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH). Broken into parts: kahg · NAH · mih · nul.
Is cognominal 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 /kɒɡˈnɒmɪnəl/ (kog-NOM-ih-nul).