How to pronounce kinematics
Say it like kin-uh-MAT-iks. Kinematics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAT).
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- kin
- uh
- MAT
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kinematics pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kinGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep 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.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of kinematics
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kin-uh-MAT-iks.
What does kinematics mean?
- The branch of mechanics concerned with objects in motion, but not with the forces involved.
Words that rhyme with kinematics
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kinematics.
- mathematics
- informatics
- acrobatics
- systematics
- dramatics
- statics
- pragmatics
- numismatics
- aerobatics
- pneumatics
Questions about saying kinematics
How do you pronounce kinematics?
Say kin-uh-MAT-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɪnəˈmætɪks/. In British English it is /ˌkɪnəˈmætɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kinematics?
Kinematics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAT). Broken into parts: kin · uh · MAT · iks.
Is kinematics 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 /ˌkɪnəˈmætɪks/ (kin-uh-MAT-iks).