How to pronounce killer
Say it like KIL-er. Killer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkɪlɚ/KIL-er
UK British/ˈkɪlə/KIL-uh
- KIL
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Killer 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of killer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KIL-uh.
What does killer mean?
noun
- One who or that which kills.“There’s a killer on the loose.”
- That which causes stress or is extremely difficult, especially that which may cause failure at a task.“That test was a killer.”
- Something that is so far ahead of its competition that it effectively kills off that competition.“Digital streaming platforms are CD killers.”
- Excellent, very good, cool.“killer feature”
- Causing death, destruction, or obliteration.“killer bee”
- Distressing, uncomfortable.“I had a killer headache this morning.”
Where does killer come from?
From Middle English killer, kyller.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with killer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of killer.
Questions about saying killer
How do you pronounce killer?
Say KIL-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in killer?
Killer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIL). Broken into parts: KIL · er.
Is killer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɪlə/ (KIL-uh).