How to pronounce incogitant
Say it like in-KOJ-ih-tunt. Incogitant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOJ).
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- in
- KOJ
- ih
- tunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incogitant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KOJSay 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.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of incogitant
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-KOJ-ih-tunt.
What does incogitant mean?
- thoughtless; inconsiderate
Where does incogitant come from?
From Latin incogitans, from in- (“not”) + cogitans, present participle of cogitare (“to think”).
Questions about saying incogitant
How do you pronounce incogitant?
Say in-KOJ-ih-tunt. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈkɑdʒɪtənt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈkɒdʒɪtənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incogitant?
Incogitant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOJ). Broken into parts: in · KOJ · ih · tunt.
Is incogitant 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 /ɪnˈkɒdʒɪtənt/ (in-KOJ-ih-tunt).