How to pronounce kickoff
Say it like KIK-awf. Kickoff has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIK).
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- KIK
- awf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kickoff 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.
- awfGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of kickoff
American and British speakers say kickoff in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪˌkɔf/ in the US and /ˈkɪˌkɒf/ in the UK.
British respelling: KIK-of.
What does kickoff mean?
- Alternative spelling of kick-off.
Where does kickoff come from?
Deverbal from kick off.
Questions about saying kickoff
How do you pronounce kickoff?
Say KIK-awf. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪˌkɔf/. In British English it is /ˈkɪˌkɒf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kickoff?
Kickoff has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIK). Broken into parts: KIK · awf.
Do Americans and Brits say kickoff the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪˌkɔf/ and the British form is /ˈkɪˌkɒf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.