Pronunciation guide
How to pronounce cognac
KON-yak - the 'gn' is a 'ny' sound; 'KOHN-yak' is also heard
US/ˈkɒn.jæk/
kɒnjæk
UK/ˈkɒn.jæk/
kɒnjæk
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Common mistake
Not 'KOG-nak'; the 'gn' blends to 'ny' - 'KON-yak'.
What “cognac” means
A brandy distilled from white wine in the region around Cognac in France.
In a sentence
- A glass of cognac warmed him after dinner.
- Cognac is often enjoyed neat to savor its complex flavors.
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