How to pronounce kinesthetic
Say it like kin-us-THET-ik. Kinesthetic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THET).
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- kin
- us
- THET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kinesthetic 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.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- THETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of kinesthetic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kin-us-THET-ik.
What does kinesthetic mean?
- Of or relating to kinesthesia.
Words that rhyme with kinesthetic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kinesthetic.
Questions about saying kinesthetic
How do you pronounce kinesthetic?
Say kin-us-THET-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɪnəsˈθɛtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌkɪnəsˈθɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kinesthetic?
Kinesthetic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THET). Broken into parts: kin · us · THET · ik.
Is kinesthetic 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 /ˌkɪnəsˈθɛtɪk/ (kin-us-THET-ik).