How to Pronounce "watts"
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/ˈwɑts/
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/wˈɒts/
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Definition
Watts are units used to measure power, especially electrical power. The watt tells you how much energy is used or produced per second.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈwɑts/
British English
/wˈɒts/
Simplified Pronunciation
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Listen in Context
This light uses 40 watts of power.
My hair dryer is 1200 watts.
How many watts does this computer need?
LED bulbs save energy because they use fewer watts than old bulbs.