How to pronounce kilo
Say it like KIL-oh. Kilo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkɪˌloʊ/KIL-oh
UK British/ˈkiːˌləʊ/KEE-loh
- KIL
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kilo 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.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of kilo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KEE-loh.
What does kilo mean?
noun
- Alternative letter-case form of Kilo from the NATO/ICAO Phonetic Alphabet.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- kilogram
- kg
Words that rhyme with kilo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kilo.
Questions about saying kilo
How do you pronounce kilo?
Say KIL-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪˌloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈkiːˌləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kilo?
Kilo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIL). Broken into parts: KIL · oh.
Is kilo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkiːˌləʊ/ (KEE-loh).