kilometre
Pronunciation: /ˈkɪləˌmiːtə, kɪˈlɒmɪtə/
(US kilometer
, abbreviation: km)
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noun
Derivatives
Pronunciation: /kɪləˈmɛtrɪk/
adjective
There are two possible pronunciations for kilometre: one with the stress on the ki- and the other with the stress on the -lo-. The first is traditionally considered correct, with a stress pattern similar to other units of measurement such as centimetre. The second pronunciation, which originated in US English and is now also very common in British English, is still regarded as incorrect by some people, especially in British English.