English pronunciation

How to pronounce “kick”

Phonetic spelling

KIK

IPA /ˈkɪk/

Syllable stress

kick

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How do you spell “kick”?

k i c k

“kick” is spelled K-I-C-K. It is pronounced KIK, so the spelling and the sound do not match letter for letter. Listen to the audio above and say it aloud while you read the letters.

Hear it in a sentence

  • I need to kick the ball across the yard.

  • Please do not kick the door when it is stuck.

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