How to pronounce kilopond
Say it like KIL-uh-pond. Kilopond has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIL).
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- KIL
- uh
- pond
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kilopond 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.
- pondGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of kilopond
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KIL-uh-pond.
What does kilopond mean?
- A gravitational metric unit of force equal to the magnitude of the force exerted by a mass of one kilogram in the standard gravity (i.e. at the surface of the earth).
Where does kilopond come from?
From kilo- + Latin pondus (“weight”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- kp
Questions about saying kilopond
How do you pronounce kilopond?
Say KIL-uh-pond. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪləˌpɑnd/. In British English it is /ˈkɪləˌpɒnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kilopond?
Kilopond has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIL). Broken into parts: KIL · uh · pond.
Is kilopond pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɪləˌpɒnd/ (KIL-uh-pond).