How to pronounce telekinesist
Say it like tel-uh-kih-NEE-sist. Telekinesist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NEE).
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- tel
- uh
- kih
- NEE
- sist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Telekinesist 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.
- sistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of telekinesist
American and British speakers say telekinesist in essentially the same way: /ˌtɛləkɪˈnisɪst/ in the US and /ˌtɛləkɪˈniːsɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: tel-uh-kih-NEE-sist.
What does telekinesist mean?
- A person who purportedly moves or manipulates objects using telekinesis, i.e., by mental power without physical contact.
Where does telekinesist come from?
From telekinesis + -ist.
Questions about saying telekinesist
How do you pronounce telekinesist?
Say tel-uh-kih-NEE-sist. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɛləkɪˈnisɪst/. In British English it is /ˌtɛləkɪˈniːsɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in telekinesist?
Telekinesist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NEE). Broken into parts: tel · uh · kih · NEE · sist.
Do Americans and Brits say telekinesist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtɛləkɪˈnisɪst/ and the British form is /ˌtɛləkɪˈniːsɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.