How to pronounce cryokinesis
Say it like kry-oh-kih-NEE-sis. Cryokinesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NEE).
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- kry
- oh
- kih
- NEE
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cryokinesis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kryGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cryokinesis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kry-oh-kih-NEE-sis.
What does cryokinesis mean?
- The psychic ability to control and create ice and cold temperatures.
Where does cryokinesis come from?
From cryo- + -kinesis.
Words that rhyme with cryokinesis
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Questions about saying cryokinesis
How do you pronounce cryokinesis?
Say kry-oh-kih-NEE-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌkraɪoʊkɪˈnisɪs/. In British English it is /ˌkraɪəʊkɪˈniːsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cryokinesis?
Cryokinesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NEE). Broken into parts: kry · oh · kih · NEE · sis.
Is cryokinesis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌkraɪəʊkɪˈniːsɪs/ (kry-oh-kih-NEE-sis).