How to Pronounce Excogitate

To pronounce "excogitate", say EXC-og-it-at-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

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Letters

EXC-og-it-at-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “excogitate”

"excogitate" has 5 syllables: exc-og-it-at-e.

What does excogitate mean?

verb

  1. To think over something carefully; to consider fully; cogitate.
  2. To reach as a conclusion through reason or careful thought.

    “After many years of study, he excogitated a solution.”

Related words

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How many syllables are in "excogitate"?▾

"Excogitate" has 5 syllables: exc · og · it · at · e.

What does "excogitate" mean?▾

Excogitate: To think over something carefully; to consider fully; cogitate.

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