How to pronounce kilo
kilo
/ˈkɪləʊ/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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Kilo, sound by sound
| /k/as in cat | With a light puff of air at the start of a word. |
| /ɪ/as in ship | A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”. |
| /l/as in look | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides. |
| /əʊ/as in go | Glide from “o” to “oo”. Not a single flat “o”. |
In a sentence
How much does a kilo of apricots cost?
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce kilo?
Kilo is pronounced /ˈkɪləʊ/ in American English.
How many syllables are in kilo?
Kilo has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in kilo?
The first syllable: /ˈkɪləʊ/.