How to pronounce cognoscente
Say it like kog-nuh-SHEN-tee. Cognoscente has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SHEN).
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- kog
- nuh
- SHEN
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cognoscente pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kogGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SHENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cognoscente
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ko-nyuh-SHEN-tee.
What does cognoscente mean?
- Someone possessing superior or specialized knowledge in a particular field.
Where does cognoscente come from?
From obsolete Italian cognoscente (modern Italian conoscente) from Latin cognōscere (“to know”).
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Questions about saying cognoscente
How do you pronounce cognoscente?
Say kog-nuh-SHEN-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑɡnəˈʃɛnti/. In British English it is /kɒnjəˈʃɛnti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cognoscente?
Cognoscente has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SHEN). Broken into parts: kog · nuh · SHEN · tee.
Is cognoscente 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 /kɒnjəˈʃɛnti/ (ko-nyuh-SHEN-tee).