How to Pronounce Precognition

To pronounce "precognition", say PREC-ogn-it-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌpɹiːkɒɡˈnɪʃn̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˌpɹiːkɒɡˈnɪʃn̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “precognition”

"precognition" has 4 syllables: prec-ogn-it-ion.

What does precognition mean?

noun

  1. Knowledge of the future; understanding of something in advance, especially as a form of supernatural or extrasensory perception.
  2. The practice of taking a factual statement from a witness before a trial.

Synonyms

anticipationclairvoyanceforeknowledge

Related words

foreknowledgeprecogpresciencepresagingforesenseprecognizanceprevisionforeken

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "precognition"?▾

"Precognition" has 4 syllables: prec · ogn · it · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "precognition"?▾

The IPA transcription of "precognition" is /ˌpɹiːkɒɡˈnɪʃn̩/.

What does "precognition" mean?▾

Precognition: Knowledge of the future; understanding of something in advance, especially as a form of supernatural or extrasensory perception.

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