How to pronounce telekinesis
Say it like tel-uh-kih-NEE-sis. Telekinesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NEE).
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- tel
- uh
- kih
- NEE
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Telekinesis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- telGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 telekinesis
American and British speakers say telekinesis in essentially the same way: /ˌtɛləkɪˈnisɪs/ in the US and /ˌtɛləkɪˈniːsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: tel-uh-kih-NEE-sis.
What does telekinesis mean?
- The ability to move objects, or otherwise interact with physical systems and other phenomena, through the power of one's mind.
- An instance of use of such power.
Where does telekinesis come from?
From tele- + -kinesis.
Words that rhyme with telekinesis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of telekinesis.
Questions about saying telekinesis
How do you pronounce telekinesis?
Say tel-uh-kih-NEE-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɛləkɪˈnisɪs/. In British English it is /ˌtɛləkɪˈniːsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in telekinesis?
Telekinesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NEE). Broken into parts: tel · uh · kih · NEE · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say telekinesis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtɛləkɪˈnisɪs/ and the British form is /ˌtɛləkɪˈniːsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.