How to Pronounce "kelvin"
word
/ˈkɛɫvən/
KEL-vin
/kˈɛlvɪn/
KEL-vin
Definition
Kelvin is the basic unit of temperature in the International System of Units (SI), mainly used in science. Unlike Celsius or Fahrenheit, it starts at absolute zero, the coldest possible temperature.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɛɫvən/
British English
/kˈɛlvɪn/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KEL-vin
UK
KEL-vin
Listen in Context
Water freezes at 273.15 kelvin.
Zero kelvin is called absolute zero.
The sun's surface temperature is about 5,778 kelvin.
Scientists prefer to use kelvin for precise temperature measurements.