How do you pronounce "cognac"?

In American English: /ˈkoʊnˌjæk/ (KOHN-yak). In British English: /kˈɒnjak/ (K). In Canadian English: /ˈkoʊnˌjæk/ (KOHN-yak). In Australian English: /kˈɒnjak/ (K).

Is "cognac" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkoʊnˌjæk/ (KOHN-yak), while in British English it's /kˈɒnjak/ (K).

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cognac

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/ˈkoʊnˌjæk/

KOHN-yak

Syllable Breakdown

koʊnco·jækgnac

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