How to Pronounce "roentgen"
word
ˈɹɜːnt.ɡən
RERN-gn
ɹˈəʊntdʒən
ROHNT-juhn
Definition
A roentgen is a unit used to measure exposure to X-rays or gamma rays, showing the amount of ionizing radiation in the air.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɜːnt.ɡən
British English
ɹˈəʊntdʒən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RERN-gn
UK
ROHNT-juhn
Listen in Context
A chest X-ray might measure exposure in roentgen.
The roentgen is a unit of radiation.
Scientists used the roentgen to measure X-rays years ago.
Most hospitals today don't use the roentgen; they've switched to newer units.