How to Pronounce "photons"
word
ˈfoʊˌtɑnz
FOH-tonz
fˈəʊtɒnz
FUH-tohnz
Definition
Photons are tiny particles of light that carry energy. They are the basic unit of light in physics and important in studying how light works.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfoʊˌtɑnz
British English
fˈəʊtɒnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FOH-tonz
UK
FUH-tohnz
Listen in Context
Photons travel from the Sun to Earth.
A camera can detect photons of light.
Lasers produce many photons at once.
Scientists use special tools to measure photons in experiments.