How to pronounce kilian
Say it like KIL-ee-un. Kilian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIL).
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- KIL
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kilian 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kilian
American and British speakers say kilian in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪliən/ in the US and /ˈkɪliən/ in the UK.
British respelling: KIL-ee-un.
What does kilian mean?
- A type of ice dance performed by a pair of skaters side-by-side
Words that rhyme with kilian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kilian.
Questions about saying kilian
How do you pronounce kilian?
Say KIL-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪliən/. In British English it is /ˈkɪliən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kilian?
Kilian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIL). Broken into parts: KIL · ee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say kilian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪliən/ and the British form is /ˈkɪliən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.