How to Pronounce Kilobytes

To pronounce "kilobytes", say KIL-obyt-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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KIL-obyt-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “kilobytes”

"kilobytes" has 3 syllables: kil-obyt-es. It rhymes with plights and insights, if that helps it stick.

What does kilobytes mean?

noun

  1. (especially RAM) A unit of storage capacity, equal to 1024 (210) bytes : a kibibyte. Frequently abbreviated KB.
  2. 1000 (103) bytes. SI Symbol: kB

Synonyms

KBkB㎅

Words that rhyme with kilobytes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plightsinsightsrightsignitesacolytessightssiteshighlightsmitesinciteswritesblights

Related words

kkbkilobitskilobitmegabyteskbytebytesgigabytes

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kilobytes"?▾

"Kilobytes" has 3 syllables: kil · obyt · es.

What does "kilobytes" mean?▾

Kilobytes: (especially RAM) A unit of storage capacity, equal to 1024 (210) bytes : a kibibyte. Frequently abbreviated KB.

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