How to pronounce kinetics
Say it like kuh-NET-iks. Kinetics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET).
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- kuh
- NET
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kinetics 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.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of kinetics
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kuh-NET-iks.
What does kinetics mean?
- The branch of mechanics concerned with motion of objects, as well as the reason i.e. the forces acting on such bodies. This, along with kinematics constitute dynamics, which is concerned purely with the effects of forces on moving bodies.
- The branch of chemistry that is concerned with the rates of chemical reactions.
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Questions about saying kinetics
How do you pronounce kinetics?
Say kuh-NET-iks. The American pronunciation is /kəˈnɛtɪks/. In British English it is /kəˈnɛtɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kinetics?
Kinetics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET). Broken into parts: kuh · NET · iks.
Is kinetics 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 /kəˈnɛtɪks/ (kuh-NET-iks).