How to pronounce precognition
Say it like pree-kog-NISH-un. Precognition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NISH).
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- pree
- kog
- NISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Precognition pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 precognition
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pree-kog-NISH-un.
What does precognition mean?
- Knowledge of the future; understanding of something in advance, especially as a form of supernatural or extrasensory perception.
- The practice of taking a factual statement from a witness before a trial.
Where does precognition come from?
Borrowed from Middle French precognition or its source, Latin praecognitio, from praecognōscō (“to know beforehand”).
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Words that rhyme with precognition
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Questions about saying precognition
How do you pronounce precognition?
Say pree-kog-NISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌprikɑɡˈnɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌpriːkɒɡˈnɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in precognition?
Precognition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NISH). Broken into parts: pree · kog · NISH · un.
Is precognition 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 /ˌpriːkɒɡˈnɪʃən/ (pree-kog-NISH-un).