How to pronounce kilograms
Say it like KIL-uh-gramz. Kilograms has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIL).
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- KIL
- uh
- gramz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kilograms 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.
- gramzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of kilograms
American and British speakers say kilograms in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪləˌɡræmz/ in the US and /ˈkɪləˌɡræmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KIL-uh-gramz.
What does kilograms mean?
- plural of kilogram How to pronounce kilogram
Questions about saying kilograms
How do you pronounce kilograms?
Say KIL-uh-gramz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪləˌɡræmz/. In British English it is /ˈkɪləˌɡræmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kilograms?
Kilograms has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIL). Broken into parts: KIL · uh · gramz.
Do Americans and Brits say kilograms the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪləˌɡræmz/ and the British form is /ˈkɪləˌɡræmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.