How to Pronounce Killer

To pronounce "killer", say KILL-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɪlə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈkɪlə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “killer”

"killer" has 2 syllables: kill-er. It rhymes with pillar and mankiller, if that helps it stick.

What does killer mean?

noun

  1. One who or that which kills.

    “Carbon monoxide is a silent killer.”

  2. That which causes stress or is extremely difficult, especially that which may cause failure at a task.

    “That test was a killer.”

adjective

  1. Excellent, very good, cool.

    “killer feature”

  2. Causing death, destruction, or obliteration.

    “killer bee”

noun

  1. A sea mammal related to dolphins and porpoises (Orcinus orca).

Synonyms

assassinmurdererhalantviramavowel killerOrcinus orcaorca

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Words that rhyme with killer

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pillarmankillerfillermillerdistillerchillerpainkillerhillercaterpillarthrillerschillerdriller

Related words

slayerorcagrampusmurderercutthroatmurderoushomicidal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "killer"?▾

"Killer" has 2 syllables: kill · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "killer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "killer" is /ˈkɪlə(ɹ)/.

What does "killer" mean?▾

Killer: One who or that which kills.

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