How to pronounce cognoscible
Say it like kog-NOS-ih-bul. Cognoscible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOS).
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- kog
- NOS
- ih
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cognoscible 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.
- NOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cognoscible
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kog-NOS-ih-bul.
What does cognoscible mean?
- Capable of being known.
- Liable to judicial investigation.
Where does cognoscible come from?
From cognosce + -ible.
Questions about saying cognoscible
How do you pronounce cognoscible?
Say kog-NOS-ih-bul. The American pronunciation is /kɑɡˈnɑsɪbəl/. In British English it is /kɒɡˈnɒsɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cognoscible?
Cognoscible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOS). Broken into parts: kog · NOS · ih · bul.
Is cognoscible 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 /kɒɡˈnɒsɪbəl/ (kog-NOS-ih-bul).