How to Pronounce "kick in"
expression
ˈkɪk/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
KIK-IN
kˈɪk/ /ˈɪn
KIK-IN
Definition
To start to have an effect, begin operating, or (informal) to contribute money or effort for something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɪk/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
British English
kˈɪk/ /ˈɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KIK-IN
UK
KIK-IN
Listen in Context
Wait a few minutes for the medicine to kick in.
The new law will kick in next year.
Everyone needs to kick in $5 for the gift.
After a while, the coffee finally kicked in and he felt awake.