How to pronounce electrokinesis
Say it like ih-lek-troh-kih-NEE-sis. Electrokinesis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (NEE).
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- ih
- lek
- troh
- kih
- NEE
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Electrokinesis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- trohKeep 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 electrokinesis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ih-lek-troh-kih-NEE-sis.
What does electrokinesis mean?
- The transport of particles or fluid by means of an electric field acting on a fluid which has a net mobile charge.
- The generation of electrical force using the mind alone.
Where does electrokinesis come from?
From electro- + -kinesis.
Words that rhyme with electrokinesis
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Questions about saying electrokinesis
How do you pronounce electrokinesis?
Say ih-lek-troh-kih-NEE-sis. The American pronunciation is /ɪˌlɛktroʊkɪˈnisɪs/. In British English it is /ɪˌlɛktrəʊkɪˈniːsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in electrokinesis?
Electrokinesis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (NEE). Broken into parts: ih · lek · troh · kih · NEE · sis.
Is electrokinesis 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 /ɪˌlɛktrəʊkɪˈniːsɪs/ (ih-lek-troh-kih-NEE-sis).