How to pronounce kilowatt
Say it like KIL-uh-waht. Kilowatt has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIL).
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US American/ˈkɪləˌwɑt/KIL-uh-waht
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- KIL
- uh
- waht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kilowatt 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.
- wahtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does kilowatt mean?
noun
- One thousand (10³) watts, an amount of power large enough to power such things as a typical home appliance (e.g., a microwave oven, a toaster, or a hair dryer). (Consuming 1 kilowatt during a duration of 1 hour consumes 1 kilowatt-hour of energy.)
- Catachresis for kilowatt-hour.
Where does kilowatt come from?
From kilo- + watt.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- kw
Questions about saying kilowatt
How do you pronounce kilowatt?
Say KIL-uh-waht. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪləˌwɑt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kilowatt?
Kilowatt has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIL). Broken into parts: KIL · uh · waht.