How to Pronounce Kick-down

To pronounce "kick-down", say KICKD-own — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

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Letters

KICKD-own

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💡 Tip for remembering “kick-down”

"kick-down" has 2 syllables: kickd-own.

What does kick-down mean?

noun

  1. In a vehicle with automatic transmission, a downshift triggered by pressing down the throttle pedal.

Related words

set-downkickstartkick-startjumpstartslow-downdropoffdown-turnhold-down

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How many syllables are in "kick-down"?▾

"Kick-down" has 2 syllables: kickd · own.

What does "kick-down" mean?▾

Kick-down: In a vehicle with automatic transmission, a downshift triggered by pressing down the throttle pedal.

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