How to pronounce kickboxing
Say it like KIK-bok-sing. Kickboxing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIK).
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- KIK
- bok
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kickboxing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bokKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of kickboxing
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KIK-bok-sing.
What does kickboxing mean?
- A hybrid martial art derived from Muay Thai, karate, and especially boxing during the 1960s to 1970s; more generally, any stand-up combat sport that combines kicks and punches.
- present participle and gerund of kickbox
Questions about saying kickboxing
How do you pronounce kickboxing?
Say KIK-bok-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪkbɑksɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkɪkbɒksɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kickboxing?
Kickboxing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIK). Broken into parts: KIK · bok · sing.
Is kickboxing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɪkbɒksɪŋ/ (KIK-bok-sing).