How to pronounce kilometers
Say it like KIL-uh-mee-terz. Kilometers has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIL).
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- KIL
- uh
- mee
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kilometers 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.
- meeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of kilometers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KIL-uh-mee-tuz.
Other ways to say kilometers
Kilometers also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- kuh-LAH-muht-erz /kəˈlɑˌmʌtɚz/
What does kilometers mean?
- plural of kilometer How to pronounce kilometer
Questions about saying kilometers
How do you pronounce kilometers?
Say KIL-uh-mee-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪləˌmitɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkɪləˌmiːtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kilometers?
Kilometers has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIL). Broken into parts: KIL · uh · mee · terz.
Is kilometers 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 /ˈkɪləˌmiːtəz/ (KIL-uh-mee-tuz).