To pronounce "kilo-", say KIL-o — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
kilo-
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KIL-o
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"kilo-" has 2 syllables: kil-o. It rhymes with tillow and pillow, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: killow — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Kilo-" has 2 syllables: kil · o.
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