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kid

Definition:

(nou) a young person of either sex (nou) soft smooth leather from the hide of a young goat (nou) English dramatist (1558-1594) (nou) a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age (nou) young goat

Phonetic Transcription:

kɪd

Examples:

Kids in the school don't hang out with the fallow kid.

She is a retarded kid.

The kid is known as a recusant.

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child

girl

boy

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Common mistakes of kid pronunciation

Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "kid" with a long "i" sound, like "keed". This is incorrect; the correct pronunciation is /kɪd/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the short "i" sound as in "sit".
Overemphasizing the "k" sound: Some may say "kid" with a strong aspiration on the "k", resulting in a sound like "khid". The correct pronunciation is /kɪd/, with a softer "k". Tip: Keep the "k" sound light and quick.
Incorrect stress placement: Learners sometimes stress the final "d" in "kid", saying it as "kid" with emphasis on the last sound. The correct pronunciation is /kɪd/, with no stress on the "d". Tip: Maintain even stress across the word.
Confusing "kid" with "kiddo": Some may pronounce "kid" as "kiddo", adding an extra syllable. The correct pronunciation is /kɪd/, one syllable only. Tip: Practice saying "kid" quickly to avoid adding extra sounds.
Mispronouncing the final "d": Some may say "kid" with a soft "d", making it sound like "ki" or "kit". The correct pronunciation is /kɪd/, with a clear "d" sound. Tip: Ensure the "d" is pronounced firmly at the end.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "kid"?

The pronunciation of "kid" is /kɪd/. The "k" is a hard sound, followed by a short "i" as in "sit," and ends with a "d" sound.

Is there a difference in the pronunciation of "kid" between American and British English?

No, the pronunciation of "kid" is the same in both American and British English, /kɪd/. Both accents stress the same syllable and use the same vowel sound.

What is the syllable structure of "kid"?

The word "kid" consists of one syllable. It is a simple, single-syllable word that makes it easy to pronounce and recognize.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "kid"?

A common mistake is mispronouncing the short "i" sound in "kid" as a long "ee" sound, like in "key." Remember to keep the "i" short, similar to the vowel sound in "lid."