How to pronounce kila
Say it like KIL-uh. Kila has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIL).
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- KIL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kila pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kila
American and British speakers say kila in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪlə/ in the US and /ˈkɪlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: KIL-uh.
What does kila mean?
- Synonym of phurba (“Tibetan dagger”).
Words that rhyme with kila
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kila.
Questions about saying kila
How do you pronounce kila?
Say KIL-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪlə/. In British English it is /ˈkɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kila?
Kila has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIL). Broken into parts: KIL · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say kila the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪlə/ and the British form is /ˈkɪlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.