How to Pronounce "megatons"
word
ˈmɛɡəˌtənz
MEG-uh-tunz
mˈɛɡətənz
MEG-uh-tunz
Definition
A megaton is a unit of explosive power equal to one million tons of TNT. It is often used to describe the strength of nuclear bombs or very large explosions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɛɡəˌtənz
British English
mˈɛɡətənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MEG-uh-tunz
UK
MEG-uh-tunz
Listen in Context
The bomb had a power of two megatons.
Nuclear explosions are measured in megatons.
That missile can deliver several megatons of TNT.
Scientists estimated the asteroid impact released about ten megatons of energy.