How to Pronounce Kicker

To pronounce "kicker", say KICK-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɪkɚ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈkɪkɚ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “kicker”

"kicker" has 2 syllables: kick-er. It rhymes with snicker and vicar, if that helps it stick.

What does kicker mean?

noun

  1. One who kicks.
  2. One who takes kicks.

noun

  1. An introduction; something that leads into the beginning of something.

    “After the long lead-in, the climax of the story was a disappointment.”

  2. A region of data at the beginning of a compact disc, holding the table of contents.

Synonyms

kickkickbackmotorprefaceprologuekicker

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Words that rhyme with kicker

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

snickervicarnickerflickerliquortickerslickerbickerstickerpickerquickerdicker

Related words

hitchcatchstuffviolentrubtrickcomplicationtrouble

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kicker"?▾

"Kicker" has 2 syllables: kick · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "kicker"?▾

The IPA transcription of "kicker" is /ˈkɪkɚ/.

What does "kicker" mean?▾

Kicker: One who kicks.

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