How to Pronounce Kinesis

To pronounce "kinesis", say KIN-es-is — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌkəˈniːsɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˌkəˈniːsɪs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “kinesis”

"kinesis" has 3 syllables: kin-es-is. It rhymes with synesis, if that helps it stick.

What does kinesis mean?

noun

  1. The movement of an organism in response to an external stimulus

Words that rhyme with kinesis

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synesis

Related words

cinesisorthokinesisstereokinesischemokinesisthigmokinesisbiokinesiologybiotaxiselectrotaxis

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kinesis"?▾

"Kinesis" has 3 syllables: kin · es · is.

What is the IPA transcription of "kinesis"?▾

The IPA transcription of "kinesis" is /ˌkəˈniːsɪs/.

What does "kinesis" mean?▾

Kinesis: The movement of an organism in response to an external stimulus

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