How to pronounce kinesis
Say it like kih-NEE-sis. Kinesis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE).
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- kih
- NEE
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kinesis 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.
- 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 kinesis
American and British speakers say kinesis in essentially the same way: /kɪˈnisɪs/ in the US and /kɪˈniːsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: kih-NEE-sis.
What does kinesis mean?
- The movement of an organism in response to an external stimulus.
- Any energy that creates/controls movement.
- The force driving life forward.
Words that rhyme with kinesis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kinesis.
Questions about saying kinesis
How do you pronounce kinesis?
Say kih-NEE-sis. The American pronunciation is /kɪˈnisɪs/. In British English it is /kɪˈniːsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kinesis?
Kinesis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE). Broken into parts: kih · NEE · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say kinesis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kɪˈnisɪs/ and the British form is /kɪˈniːsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.