How to pronounce psychokinesis
Say it like sy-koh-kih-NEE-sis. Psychokinesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NEE).
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- sy
- koh
- kih
- NEE
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Psychokinesis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 psychokinesis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sy-koh-kih-NEE-sis.
What does psychokinesis mean?
- The ability to interact with phenomena the use of psychic power, typically involving the movement of physical systems and objects. Abbreviated as PK.
Where does psychokinesis come from?
From psycho- + -kinesis.
Words that rhyme with psychokinesis
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Questions about saying psychokinesis
How do you pronounce psychokinesis?
Say sy-koh-kih-NEE-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌsaɪkoʊkɪˈnisɪs/. In British English it is /ˌsaɪkəʊkɪˈniːsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in psychokinesis?
Psychokinesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NEE). Broken into parts: sy · koh · kih · NEE · sis.
Is psychokinesis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌsaɪkəʊkɪˈniːsɪs/ (sy-koh-kih-NEE-sis).