How to Pronounce "volts"
word
/ˈvoʊɫts/
VOHLTS
/vˈəʊlts/
VOHLTS
Definition
Volts are the unit used to measure electrical potential or voltage, showing the difference in electric charge between two points.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈvoʊɫts/
British English
/vˈəʊlts/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
VOHLTS
UK
VOHLTS
Listen in Context
The battery has 9 volts.
How many volts does a phone charger use?
This device only works with 220 volts.
Be careful, there are thousands of volts running through those wires.