How to Pronounce "kinetic"
word
kəˈnɛtɪk/, /kɪˈnɛtɪk
kuh-NET-ik or ki-NET-ik
kɪnˈɛtɪk
ki-NET-ik
Definition
Related to movement or motion; often describes energy of moving objects in science.
IPA Transcription
American English
kəˈnɛtɪk/, /kɪˈnɛtɪk
British English
kɪnˈɛtɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuh-NET-ik or ki-NET-ik
UK
ki-NET-ik
Listen in Context
The ball has kinetic energy when it is rolling.
A kinetic sculpture moves in the wind.
Scientists study kinetic reactions in chemistry.
That rollercoaster is all about kinetic thrills.