How to pronounce kilobytes
Say it like KIL-oh-byts. Kilobytes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIL).
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- KIL
- oh
- byts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kilobytes 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- bytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of kilobytes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KIL-oh-byts.
What does kilobytes mean?
- plural of kilobyte How to pronounce kilobyte
Questions about saying kilobytes
How do you pronounce kilobytes?
Say KIL-oh-byts. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪloʊˌbaɪts/. In British English it is /ˈkɪləʊˌbaɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kilobytes?
Kilobytes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIL). Broken into parts: KIL · oh · byts.
Is kilobytes 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 /ˈkɪləʊˌbaɪts/ (KIL-oh-byts).