How to Pronounce Cognoscenti

To pronounce "cognoscenti", say COGN-osc-ent-i — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌkɒ.njəˈʃɛn.ti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌkɒ.njəˈʃɛn.ti/

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💡 Tip for remembering “cognoscenti”

"cognoscenti" has 4 syllables: cogn-osc-ent-i. It rhymes with plenty and mentee, if that helps it stick.

What does cognoscenti mean?

noun

  1. Someone possessing superior or specialized knowledge in a particular field; a connoisseur.

Words that rhyme with cognoscenti

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plentymenteesenticentiaplentytwentycenti-clementegentywen-tipiacente

Related words

connoisseurliteratiintelligentsiaglitteratiaficionadosculturaticonnoisseurspurists

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cognoscenti"?▾

"Cognoscenti" has 4 syllables: cogn · osc · ent · i.

What is the IPA transcription of "cognoscenti"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cognoscenti" is /ˌkɒ.njəˈʃɛn.ti/.

What does "cognoscenti" mean?▾

Cognoscenti: Someone possessing superior or specialized knowledge in a particular field; a connoisseur.

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