How to pronounce cognosce
Say it like kog-NOHS. Cognosce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOHS).
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- kog
- NOHS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cognosce 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.
- NOHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of cognosce
- 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-NOHS.
What does cognosce mean?
- To determine a person to be insane or mentally incompetent.
- To examine; to give judgment.
Where does cognosce come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin cognosco.
Words that rhyme with cognosce
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Questions about saying cognosce
How do you pronounce cognosce?
Say kog-NOHS. The American pronunciation is /kɑɡˈnoʊs/. In British English it is /kɒɡˈnəʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cognosce?
Cognosce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOHS). Broken into parts: kog · NOHS.
Is cognosce 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 /kɒɡˈnəʊs/ (kog-NOHS).