How to Pronounce "tokamak"
word
ˈtəʊkəmæk
TOH-kuh-mak
ˈtəʊkəmæk
TOH-kuh-mak
Definition
A tokamak is a device that uses magnetic fields to confine hot plasma in the shape of a torus, for the purpose of studying or producing controlled nuclear fusion.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtəʊkəmæk
British English
ˈtəʊkəmæk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TOH-kuh-mak
UK
TOH-kuh-mak
Listen in Context
A tokamak is used to study nuclear fusion.
Scientists built a new tokamak in the laboratory.
The tokamak keeps plasma hot with magnetic fields.
The world's largest tokamak could make fusion energy possible someday.