How to pronounce kilobit
Say it like KIL-uh-bit. Kilobit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIL).
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- KIL
- uh
- bit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kilobit 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.
- bitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of kilobit
American and British speakers say kilobit in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪləbɪt/ in the US and /ˈkɪləbɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KIL-uh-bit.
What does kilobit mean?
- One thousand (10³, or 1,000) bits.
- a kibibit
- one kilobit per second
Where does kilobit come from?
c. 1960, from kilo- (“thousand”) + bit.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- kb
Questions about saying kilobit
How do you pronounce kilobit?
Say KIL-uh-bit. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪləbɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkɪləbɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kilobit?
Kilobit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIL). Broken into parts: KIL · uh · bit.
Do Americans and Brits say kilobit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪləbɪt/ and the British form is /ˈkɪləbɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.