How to pronounce kinematic
Say it like kih-nuh-MAT-ik. Kinematic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAT).
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- kih
- nuh
- MAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kinematic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of kinematic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kih-nih-MAT-ik.
What does kinematic mean?
- Of or relating to motion or to kinematics.
Where does kinematic come from?
Back-formation from kinematics.
Words that rhyme with kinematic
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Questions about saying kinematic
How do you pronounce kinematic?
Say kih-nuh-MAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /kɪnəˈmætɪk/. In British English it is /kɪnɪˈmætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kinematic?
Kinematic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAT). Broken into parts: kih · nuh · MAT · ik.
Is kinematic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /kɪnɪˈmætɪk/ (kih-nih-MAT-ik).