How to Pronounce “cognate”

American (US)

/ˈkɑɡn(e)ɪt/

British (UK)

/ˈkɒɡn(e)ɪt/

adjective — Allied by blood; kindred by birth; specifically related on the mother's side.

The final e is silent. The transcription /ˈkɑɡn(e)ɪt/ ends on a consonant sound, so the written e at the end of “cognate” is not pronounced.

Where the stress falls. “cognate” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ˈkɑɡn(e)ɪt/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

What does "cognate" mean?

cognate (adjective): Allied by blood; kindred by birth; specifically related on the mother's side.

How do you pronounce "cognate" in American vs British English?

American English: /ˈkɑɡn(e)ɪt/. British English: /ˈkɒɡn(e)ɪt/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "cognate"?

/ˈkɑɡn(e)ɪt/ in American English, /ˈkɒɡn(e)ɪt/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "cognate"?

“cognate” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ˈkɑɡn(e)ɪt/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.