kilometre meaning

UK /ˈkɪləmiːtə/ US /ˌkɪˈlɔmʌtɚ/ 4 syllables

kilometre (noun): a metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters (or 0.621371 miles).

Spelling: kilometre (British) · kilometer (American)

Definition of kilometre

  1. a metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters (or 0.621371 miles)

    Synonyms: kilometer, km, klick

    Type of: metric linear unit

How to pronounce kilometre

kilometre is pronounced /ˈkɪləmiːtə/ in British English and /ˌkɪˈlɔmʌtɚ/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Scrabble score: 15 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with KI · words ending in RE · 9-letter words

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