How to Pronounce "gigawatts"
word
ˈdʒɪɡəˌwɑts
JIG-uh-wahts
ɡˈɪɡəwˌɒts
GIG-uh-wots
Definition
A gigawatt is a unit of power equal to one billion watts, commonly used to measure the output of large power plants or the power consumption of entire countries.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒɪɡəˌwɑts
British English
ɡˈɪɡəwˌɒts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JIG-uh-wahts
UK
GIG-uh-wots
Listen in Context
A nuclear power plant can produce several gigawatts of electricity.
The new solar farm is expected to generate two gigawatts every year.
The country's energy demand reached 15 gigawatts last month.
Wind farms together already supply about 5 gigawatts to the grid.