How to Pronounce Kid

To pronounce "kid", say KID — one syllable, IPA /kɪd/. 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

/kɪd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “kid”

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

Sounds exactly like: kyd, kidd, kidde — easy to mix up when writing.

What does kid mean?

noun

  1. A young goat.

    “He treated the oxen like they didn't exist, but he treated the goat kid like a puppy.”

  2. Of a female goat, the state of being pregnant: in kid.

verb

  1. To make a fool of (someone).
  2. To dupe or deceive (someone).

Synonyms

kid leathercabrito

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Words that rhyme with kid

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

goodbidskidquidamidforbidlidgridsquidmidhideyelid

Related words

kidskintyketikechafffryshavernestlingnipper

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kid"?▾

"Kid" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "kid"?▾

The IPA transcription of "kid" is /kɪd/.

What does "kid" mean?▾

Kid: A young goat.

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