How to Pronounce "kilowatt"
word
ˈkɪɫəˌwɑt
KIL-uh-wot
kˈɪləwˌɒt
KIL-uh-wot
Definition
A kilowatt is a unit used to measure electrical power. One kilowatt equals 1,000 watts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɪɫəˌwɑt
British English
kˈɪləwˌɒt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KIL-uh-wot
UK
KIL-uh-wot
Listen in Context
The heater uses one kilowatt of power.
A small car engine can produce about fifty kilowatts.
The solar panel can generate up to two kilowatts.
My air conditioner draws about two kilowatts when it's running.