How to pronounce excogitate
Say it like ek-SKOJ-uh-tayt. Excogitate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKOJ).
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- ek
- SKOJ
- uh
- tayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Excogitate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SKOJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- taytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of excogitate
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ek-SKOJ-ih-tayt.
What does excogitate mean?
- To think over something carefully; to consider fully; cogitate.
- To reach as a conclusion through reason or careful thought.“After many years of study, he excogitated a solution.”
Where does excogitate come from?
From Latin excōgitāre, from ex- + cōgitāre (“think”).
Questions about saying excogitate
How do you pronounce excogitate?
Say ek-SKOJ-uh-tayt. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈskɑdʒəˌteɪt/. In British English it is /ɛkˈskɒdʒɪˌteɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in excogitate?
Excogitate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKOJ). Broken into parts: ek · SKOJ · uh · tayt.
Is excogitate 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 /ɛkˈskɒdʒɪˌteɪt/ (ek-SKOJ-ih-tayt).