How to Pronounce "joules"
word
ˈdʒuɫz
JOOLZ
dʒˈuːlz
JOOLZ
Definition
Joules are a unit of measurement for energy, work, or heat in the International System of Units (SI). One joule is the amount of energy used when a force of one newton moves something one meter.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒuɫz
British English
dʒˈuːlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JOOLZ
UK
JOOLZ
Listen in Context
The battery can store 2,000 joules of energy.
One cookie gives you about 400 joules of energy.
The heater uses 500 joules every second.
On nutrition labels, you’ll often see both calories and joules listed.