How to pronounce recogitate
Say it like rih-KOJ-uh-tayt. Recogitate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOJ).
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- rih
- KOJ
- uh
- tayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recogitate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep 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.
- 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 recogitate
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: rih-KOJ-uh-tayt.
What does recogitate mean?
- To think or ponder.
- To cogitate again; reconsider.
Where does recogitate come from?
From Latin recōgitō.
Questions about saying recogitate
How do you pronounce recogitate?
Say rih-KOJ-uh-tayt. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈkɑdʒəˌteɪt/. In British English it is /rɪˈkɒdʒəˌteɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recogitate?
Recogitate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOJ). Broken into parts: rih · KOJ · uh · tayt.
Is recogitate 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 /rɪˈkɒdʒəˌteɪt/ (rih-KOJ-uh-tayt).