How to pronounce geokinesis
Say it like jee-oh-kih-NEE-sis. Geokinesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NEE).
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- jee
- oh
- kih
- NEE
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geokinesis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jeeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 geokinesis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: jee-oh-kih-NEE-sis.
What does geokinesis mean?
- The ability to manipulate the movement of minerals in the earth using supposed psychic powers.
- The movement of an organism in response to the Earth's gravitational pull.
Where does geokinesis come from?
From geo- + -kinesis.
Words that rhyme with geokinesis
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Questions about saying geokinesis
How do you pronounce geokinesis?
Say jee-oh-kih-NEE-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒioʊkɪˈnisɪs/. In British English it is /ˌdʒiːəʊkɪˈniːsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geokinesis?
Geokinesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NEE). Broken into parts: jee · oh · kih · NEE · sis.
Is geokinesis 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 /ˌdʒiːəʊkɪˈniːsɪs/ (jee-oh-kih-NEE-sis).