How to pronounce kicker
Say it like KIK-er. Kicker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkɪkɚ/KIK-er
UK British/ˈkɪkə/KIK-uh
- KIK
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kicker 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of kicker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KIK-uh.
What does kicker mean?
noun
- One who kicks.
- One who takes kicks.
- A placekicker: a player who kicks the football during free kicks, kick offs, field goals, and extra point tries.
- A particular type of Texan who is associated with country/western attire, attitudes, and/or philosophy.
Where does kicker come from?
From kick + -er.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with kicker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kicker.
Questions about saying kicker
How do you pronounce kicker?
Say KIK-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kicker?
Kicker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIK). Broken into parts: KIK · er.
Is kicker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɪkə/ (KIK-uh).