How to Pronounce Kicks

To pronounce "kicks", say KICKS — one syllable, IPA /kɪks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/kɪks/

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💡 Tip for remembering “kicks”

"kicks" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with nix and fix, if that helps it stick.

What does kicks mean?

noun

  1. A hit or strike with the leg, foot or knee.

    “A kick to the knee.”

  2. The action of swinging a foot or leg.

    “The ballerina did a high kick and a leap.”

verb

  1. To strike or hit with the foot or other extremity of the leg.

    “Did you kick your brother?”

  2. To make a sharp jerking movement of the leg, as to strike something.

    “He enjoyed the simple pleasure of watching the kickline kick.”

verb

  1. To die.

Words that rhyme with kicks

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nixfixpoliticsaffixtransfixmixdepictsintermixcrucifixtrickslickspix

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kicks"?▾

"Kicks" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "kicks"?▾

The IPA transcription of "kicks" is /kɪks/.

What does "kicks" mean?▾

Kicks: A hit or strike with the leg, foot or knee.

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