How to Pronounce "kick the habit"
expression
KIK-thuh-HAB-it
KIK-thuh-HAB-it
Definition
To stop doing something that you regularly do, especially something harmful or unhealthy, like smoking or overeating.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhæbət
British English
kˈɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈæbɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KIK-thuh-HAB-it
UK
KIK-thuh-HAB-it
Listen in Context
He wants to kick the habit of smoking.
It can be hard to kick the habit of eating too much sugar.
She finally managed to kick the habit after many tries.
I've been trying to kick the habit, but old routines die hard.