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kilo
kilo
Latin America
Simplified: KEE-loh
IPA: 'ki.lo
Spain
Simplified: KEE-loh
IPA: 'ki.lo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ki
  • unaspirated k like sky (not key)
  • k without burst of air
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
lo
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o