How to Pronounce Kick-off

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

KICK-off

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💡 Tip for remembering “kick-off”

"kick-off" has 2 syllables: kick-off. It rhymes with pickoff, if that helps it stick.

What does kick-off mean?

noun

  1. The opening kick of each half of a game of football.
  2. (by extension) the opening sequence of any event

Words that rhyme with kick-off

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pickoff

Related words

kickstart-uplaunchlaunchingbootlancerimpetusroll-out

Frequently asked questions

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

"Kick-off" has 2 syllables: kick · off.

What does "kick-off" mean?▾

Kick-off: The opening kick of each half of a game of football.

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