Como Pronunciar "megatons"

word

ˈmɛɡəˌtənz

MEG-uh-tunz

mˈɛɡətənz

MEG-uh-tunz

Definição

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.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈmɛɡəˌtənz

Inglês Britânico

mˈɛɡətənz

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

MEG-uh-tunz

Ouça em Contexto

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.