How to pronounce cognoscence
Say it like KOG-nuh-suns. Cognoscence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOG).
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- KOG
- nuh
- suns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cognoscence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cognoscence
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOG-nuh-suns.
What does cognoscence mean?
- Cognizance (awareness).
Where does cognoscence come from?
From Latin cognoscentia, from cognōscere (“to know”).
Questions about saying cognoscence
How do you pronounce cognoscence?
Say KOG-nuh-suns. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑɡnəsəns/. In British English it is /ˈkɒɡnəsəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cognoscence?
Cognoscence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOG). Broken into parts: KOG · nuh · suns.
Is cognoscence 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 /ˈkɒɡnəsəns/ (KOG-nuh-suns).