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How to pronounce cognitive

cognitive
/ˈkɑːgnɪtɪv/
3 syllables, stress on the first

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Cognitive, sound by sound

/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ɑː/as in fatherA deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/g/as in goA voiced “g”. Do not turn it into “k” at the end of a word.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/v/as in veryUpper teeth on the lower lip, with voice. Do not round the lips.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce cognitive?

Cognitive is pronounced /ˈkɑːgnɪtɪv/ in American English.

How many syllables are in cognitive?

Cognitive has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in cognitive?

The first syllable: /ˈkɑːgnɪtɪv/.

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