How to Pronounce "kilotons"
word
ˈkɪləˌtʌnz
KIL-uh-tunz
kˈɪlətənz
ki-LUH-tunz
Definition
A measure equal to one thousand tons, often used to describe the explosive power of bombs or the energy released by nuclear weapons.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɪləˌtʌnz
British English
kˈɪlətənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KIL-uh-tunz
UK
ki-LUH-tunz
Listen in Context
The bomb had a power of 20 kilotons.
A nuclear explosion can release several kilotons of energy.
The earthquake was equal to 5 kilotons of TNT.
Scientists estimated the volcanic eruption released at least 10 kilotons of energy.