How to Pronounce Kickoff

To pronounce "kickoff", 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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KICK-off

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💡 Tip for remembering “kickoff”

"kickoff" has 2 syllables: kick-off. It rhymes with scoff and trough, if that helps it stick.

What does kickoff mean?

noun

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

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Words that rhyme with kickoff

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scofftroughcoughquaffoffjerk-off

Related words

startoffsetbeginningoutsetcommencementfirstsend-offstart-off

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kickoff"?▾

"Kickoff" has 2 syllables: kick · off.

What does "kickoff" mean?▾

Kickoff: The opening kick of each half of a game of football.

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