How to Pronounce "kick a habit"
expression
KIK-uh-HAB-it
KIK-uh-HAB-it
Definition
To stop doing something that you regularly do, especially something that is bad for you.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhæbət
British English
kˈɪk/ /æɪ/ /hˈæbɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KIK-uh-HAB-it
UK
KIK-uh-HAB-it
Listen in Context
He wants to kick a habit and stop smoking.
It's hard to kick a habit like biting your nails.
She finally managed to kick a habit after many tries.
I've been battling for years to kick a habit, but it's not easy.