How to pronounce kinesiology
Say it like kin-ih-see-OL-uh-jee. Kinesiology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OL).
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- kin
- ih
- see
- OL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kinesiology 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- seeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of kinesiology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kin-ih-see-OL-uh-jee.
What does kinesiology mean?
- The study of body movement.
- The application of such principles to the diagnosis and treatment of muscular imbalance.
Where does kinesiology come from?
From kinesi- + -ology.
Words that rhyme with kinesiology
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Questions about saying kinesiology
How do you pronounce kinesiology?
Say kin-ih-see-OL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɪnɪˌsiˈɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌkɪnɪˌsiːˈɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kinesiology?
Kinesiology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OL). Broken into parts: kin · ih · see · OL · uh · jee.
Is kinesiology pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌkɪnɪˌsiːˈɒlədʒi/ (kin-ih-see-OL-uh-jee).