How Do You Spell KILOMETERS?

Pronunciation: [kɪlˈɒmɪtəz] (IPA)

Kilometers (kɪˈlɒmɪtəz) is a unit of measurement used to determine distance, with one kilometer being equivalent to 1000 meters. The word is spelled with a "k" and ends with "ers" instead of "res" due to its Greek origin. In Greek, the word for a thousand is "khilioi", hence the "k" spelling. The ending "ers" replaces the Greek suffix "-os", which is typically present in words of Greek origin in English. The pronunciation of the word is "ki-LOM-uh-ters."

KILOMETERS Meaning and Definition

1. A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system used to measure distances. It is represented by the symbol "km" and is equal to 1,000 meters. The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "kilioi," meaning thousand, and "metro," meaning measure.

   One kilometer is equivalent to approximately 0.62137 miles. It is commonly used in countries that have adopted the metric system, including most of the world, except for a few exceptions such as the United States.

   The kilometer is a convenient unit for measuring distances on both land and sea. It is often used to measure the length of roads, highways, and race tracks, as well as the distance between cities and towns. Kilometers are also commonly used in sports and athletics to measure the length of races, such as marathons and track events.

   The use of kilometers provides a more logical and consistent system for measuring lengths, as the metric system is based on multiples of ten. This makes conversions between different units of length much simpler, as distances can be easily multiplied or divided by ten to convert between meters and kilometers. Kilometers also allow for more precise measurements than miles, as they are divided into smaller units, such as meters and centimeters.

Top Common Misspellings for KILOMETERS *

• killometers 3.2846715%
• kelometers 1.459854%
• kilomiters 1.0948905%
• kilimeters 0.729927%
• kibmeters 0.729927%
• kilometerss 0.729927%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for KILOMETERS

• killometer
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• kilometrs
• kolometers
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Etymology of KILOMETERS

The word "kilometer" originated from the Greek roots "kilo" and "metron". "Kilo" means "thousand" and "metron" means "measure". Therefore, "kilometer" translates to "thousand measures" or "thousand meters" in English.

Similar spelling words for KILOMETERS

• kilometer,
• kilometre.