How to pronounce Cognac

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /kɔɲak/. In plain English letters that is kon-YAHK, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. The recording above is by Jjackoti, a native speaker, shared on Wikimedia Commons.

What is Cognac?

Cognac is a drink of France. Where it comes from: Cognac (Charente). People usually eat it on festive days. Its main ingredients are vegetables. It tastes rich.

Where Cognac comes from

Cognac is one of 73 signature dishes of France on this map. See all dishes from Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

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