How to pronounce kilometres
Say it like kil-AW-muht-erz. Kilometres has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AW).
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- kil
- AW
- muht
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kilometres pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- AWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- muhtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of kilometres
- 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-OM-ih-tuz.
Other ways to say kilometres
Kilometres also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- kil-uh-MEE-terz /ˌkɪləˈmitɚz/
What does kilometres mean?
- plural of kilometre How to pronounce kilometre
Questions about saying kilometres
How do you pronounce kilometres?
Say kil-AW-muht-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɪˈlɔˌmʌtɚz/. In British English it is /ˌkɪˈlɒmɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kilometres?
Kilometres has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AW). Broken into parts: kil · AW · muht · erz.
Is kilometres 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 /ˌkɪˈlɒmɪtəz/ (kil-OM-ih-tuz).