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How do you spell Cognac?

Correct spelling

cognac

Remember the French town: COG-NAC, hard G, no extra letters needed

Why is cognac spelled this way?

From Cognac, a town in southwestern France. COG-NAC. Not 'conyac' or 'cogniac'. The g is hard, and there is no i. Six letters, all necessary.

Common misspellings of cognac

conyaccogniaccognak

Example

He savored a glass of aged cognac by the fireplace after dinner.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell cognac?+
The correct spelling is "cognac". Remember the French town: COG-NAC, hard G, no extra letters needed
Is it conyac or cognac?+
The correct spelling is "cognac", not "conyac".

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