how to pronounce kilo

/ˈkɪˌloʊ/

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kilo is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of kilo in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… Antoinette reportedly said kilo J Dilla …”

meaning of kilo

A kilo is a unit of weight equal to 1000 grams.

kilo frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word kilo occurs in english on average 1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.