How to pronounce kicking
Say it like KIK-ing. Kicking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIK).
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- KIK
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kicking 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of kicking
American and British speakers say kicking in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkɪkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KIK-ing.
What does kicking mean?
- a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics“the kick must be synchronized with the arm movements”“the swimmer's kicking left a wake behind him”
- the act of delivering a blow with the foot“he gave the ball a powerful kick”“the team's kicking was excellent”
Words that rhyme with kicking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kicking.
Questions about saying kicking
How do you pronounce kicking?
Say KIK-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkɪkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kicking?
Kicking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIK). Broken into parts: KIK · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say kicking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkɪkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.