How to pronounce excogitation
Say it like ek-skoj-uh-TAY-shun. Excogitation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAY).
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- ek
- skoj
- uh
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Excogitation 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.
- skojGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of excogitation
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ek-skoj-ih-TAY-shun.
What does excogitation mean?
- Careful thought or consideration.
Where does excogitation come from?
From Latin excogitatio.
Words that rhyme with excogitation
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Questions about saying excogitation
How do you pronounce excogitation?
Say ek-skoj-uh-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˌskɑdʒəˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ɛkˌskɒdʒɪˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in excogitation?
Excogitation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAY). Broken into parts: ek · skoj · uh · TAY · shun.
Is excogitation 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 /ɛkˌskɒdʒɪˈteɪʃən/ (ek-skoj-ih-TAY-shun).