How to Pronounce “quantum”
word
/ˈkwɑntəm/
KWAHN-tuhm
/kwˈɒntəm/
KWON-tuhm
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkwɑntəm/
British English
/kwˈɒntəm/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KWAHN-tuhm
UK
KWON-tuhm
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A quantum of energy is the smallest unit energy can have.
Scientists study quantum mechanics to understand tiny particles.
A computer that uses quantum technology may be very fast.
The discovery of quantum theory changed the way scientists see the universe.