How to pronounce cognoscenti
Say it like kog-naw-SHEN-tee. Cognoscenti has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SHEN).
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US American/ˌkɑɡnɔˈʃɛnˌti/kog-naw-SHEN-tee
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- kog
- naw
- SHEN
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cognoscenti 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.
- nawKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- SHENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- teeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does cognoscenti mean?
noun
- plural of cognoscente How to pronounce cognoscente
Where does cognoscenti come from?
Borrowed from Italian cognoscente, from Latin cognōscere (“to know, become aware of”).
Words that rhyme with cognoscenti
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Questions about saying cognoscenti
How do you pronounce cognoscenti?
Say kog-naw-SHEN-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑɡnɔˈʃɛnˌti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cognoscenti?
Cognoscenti has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SHEN). Broken into parts: kog · naw · SHEN · tee.