How to Pronounce Kilos

To pronounce "kilos", say KIL-os — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkiːləʊz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈkiːləʊz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “kilos”

"kilos" has 2 syllables: kil-os. It rhymes with repose and close, if that helps it stick.

What does kilos mean?

noun

In the International System of Units, the base unit of mass; conceived of as the mass of one litre of water, but now defined by taking the fixed numerical value of the Planck constant h to be 6.626 070 15 × 10-34 when expressed in units of kg⋅m2⋅s−1. Symbol: kg
The unit of weight such that a one-kilogram mass is also a one-kilogram weight.

Synonyms

kg kilo

Words that rhyme with kilos

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

repose close compose pose impose expose oppose juxtapose disclose depose propose interpose

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kilos"?▾

"Kilos" has 2 syllables: kil · os.

What is the IPA transcription of "kilos"?▾

The IPA transcription of "kilos" is /ˈkiːləʊz/.

What does "kilos" mean?▾

Kilos: In the International System of Units, the base unit of mass; conceived of as the mass of one litre of water, but now defined by taking the fixed numerical value of the Planck constant h to be 6.626 070 15 × 10-34 when expressed in units of kg⋅m2⋅s−1. Symbol: kg

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