How to pronounce cotangent
Say it like KOH-tan-junt. Cotangent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- tan
- junt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cotangent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- juntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cotangent
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-tan-junt.
What does cotangent mean?
- In a right triangle, the reciprocal of the tangent of an angle. Symbols: cot, ctg, or ctn
Where does cotangent come from?
From co- + tangent.
Questions about saying cotangent
How do you pronounce cotangent?
Say KOH-tan-junt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊˌtændʒənt/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊˌtændʒənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cotangent?
Cotangent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · tan · junt.
Is cotangent pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkəʊˌtændʒənt/ (KOH-tan-junt).