How to Pronounce Kilometer

To pronounce "kilometer", say KIL-om-et-er — 4 syllables, IPA /kɪˈlɒmɪtə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/kɪˈlɒmɪtə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “kilometer”

"kilometer" has 4 syllables: kil-om-et-er. It rhymes with meter and peter, if that helps it stick.

What does kilometer mean?

noun

  1. (official BIPM spelling, Australian, New Zealand, Irish, Indian and South African spelling) An SI unit of length equal to 103 metres. Symbol: km

Synonyms

SIkmklick

Words that rhyme with kilometer

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

meterpeterbeaterskeeterpraetorammetermetreheatercheatergreeterseedeatercentimeter

Related words

kilometreklickkmmilekphkilokilometres

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kilometer"?▾

"Kilometer" has 4 syllables: kil · om · et · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "kilometer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "kilometer" is /kɪˈlɒmɪtə/.

What does "kilometer" mean?▾

Kilometer: (official BIPM spelling, Australian, New Zealand, Irish, Indian and South African spelling) An SI unit of length equal to 103 metres. Symbol: km

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