How to pronounce kinesics
Say it like kuh-NEE-siks. Kinesics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE).
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- kuh
- NEE
- siks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kinesics pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- siksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of kinesics
American and British speakers say kinesics in essentially the same way: /kəˈnisɪks/ in the US and /kɪˈniːsɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: kih-NEE-siks.
What does kinesics mean?
- The study of non-verbal communication by means of gestures and/or other body movements.
- Such non-verbal communication.
Questions about saying kinesics
How do you pronounce kinesics?
Say kuh-NEE-siks. The American pronunciation is /kəˈnisɪks/. In British English it is /kɪˈniːsɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kinesics?
Kinesics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE). Broken into parts: kuh · NEE · siks.
Do Americans and Brits say kinesics the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈnisɪks/ and the British form is /kɪˈniːsɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.