How do you pronounce "kilowatt"?

In American English: /ˈkɪləˌwɑːt/ (KIL-uh-waht). In British English: /kˈɪləwˌɒt/ (K-il-uhw). In Canadian English: /ˈkɪləˌwɑːt/ (KIL-uh-waht). In Australian English: /kˈɪləwˌɒt/ (K-il-uhw).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɪləˌwɑːt/ (KIL-uh-waht), while in British English it's /kˈɪləwˌɒt/ (K-il-uhw).

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kilowatt

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/ˈkɪləˌwɑːt/

KIL-uh-waht

Syllable Breakdown

kɪlki·əlo·wɑːtwatt

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