How do you pronounce "kilometer"?

In American English: /kəˈlɑːmətɝ/ (kuh-LAHM-uht-ur). In British English: /kɪlˈɒmɪtə/ (kil-OM-it-uh). In Canadian English: /kəˈlɑːmətɝ/ (kuh-LAHM-uht-ur). In Australian English: /kɪlˈɒmɪtə/ (kil-OM-it-uh).

Is "kilometer" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kəˈlɑːmətɝ/ (kuh-LAHM-uht-ur), while in British English it's /kɪlˈɒmɪtə/ (kil-OM-it-uh).

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kilometer

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/kəˈlɑːmətɝ/

kuh-LAHM-uht-ur

Syllable Breakdown

kəki·lɑːmlo·ətme·ɝter

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