How to pronounce postcognition
Say it like pohst-kog-NISH-un. Postcognition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NISH).
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- pohst
- kog
- NISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Postcognition pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pohstGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kogKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- NISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of postcognition
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pohst-kog-NISH-un.
What does postcognition mean?
- retrocognition
Where does postcognition come from?
From post- + cognition.
Words that rhyme with postcognition
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Questions about saying postcognition
How do you pronounce postcognition?
Say pohst-kog-NISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌpoʊstkɑɡˈnɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌpəʊstkɒɡˈnɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in postcognition?
Postcognition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NISH). Broken into parts: pohst · kog · NISH · un.
Is postcognition 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 /ˌpəʊstkɒɡˈnɪʃən/ (pohst-kog-NISH-un).