How to Pronounce Kinematics

To pronounce "kinematics", say KIN-em-at-ics — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌkɪnəˈmætɪks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˌkɪnəˈmætɪks/

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💡 Tip for remembering “kinematics”

"kinematics" has 4 syllables: kin-em-at-ics.

What does kinematics mean?

noun

  1. The branch of mechanics concerned with objects in motion, but not with the forces involved.

Related words

kineticsmechanicshydrokineticscosmokinematicskinemetrystatics

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How many syllables are in "kinematics"?▾

"Kinematics" has 4 syllables: kin · em · at · ics.

What is the IPA transcription of "kinematics"?▾

The IPA transcription of "kinematics" is /ˌkɪnəˈmætɪks/.

What does "kinematics" mean?▾

Kinematics: The branch of mechanics concerned with objects in motion, but not with the forces involved.

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