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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.