How to pronounce kinetic
Say it like kuh-NET-ik. Kinetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET).
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- kuh
- NET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kinetic 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.
- NETSay 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 kinetic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kih-NET-ik.
What does kinetic mean?
- Relating to motion.
- Relating to kinesis or motor function.
- Relating to the movement of an organism in response to an external stimulus.
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Words that rhyme with kinetic
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Questions about saying kinetic
How do you pronounce kinetic?
Say kuh-NET-ik. The American pronunciation is /kəˈnɛtɪk/. In British English it is /kɪˈnɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kinetic?
Kinetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET). Broken into parts: kuh · NET · ik.
Is kinetic 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 /kɪˈnɛtɪk/ (kih-NET-ik).