How to pronounce kilos
Say it like KEE-lohz. Kilos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE).
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US American/ˈkiˌloʊz/KEE-lohz
UK British/ˈkiːˌləʊz/KEE-lohz
- KEE
- lohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kilos pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lohzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of kilos
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KEE-lohz.
What does kilos mean?
noun
- plural of kilo How to pronounce kilo
Questions about saying kilos
How do you pronounce kilos?
Say KEE-lohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkiˌloʊz/. In British English it is /ˈkiːˌləʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kilos?
Kilos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE). Broken into parts: KEE · lohz.
Is kilos 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 /ˈkiːˌləʊz/ (KEE-lohz).