How to Pronounce "angstrom"
word
ˈæŋstɹəm
ANG-struhm
ˈæŋstɹɒm
ANG-struhm
Definition
An angstrom is a unit of length equal to one ten-billionth of a meter (0.0000000001 m), often used to measure the size of atoms and molecules.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæŋstɹəm
British English
ˈæŋstɹɒm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ANG-struhm
UK
ANG-struhm
Listen in Context
The diameter of a hydrogen atom is about 1 angstrom.
Light waves can be measured in angstroms.
The thickness of cell membranes is often given in angstroms.
One angstrom is so small that you can't see it with the naked eye.