How to pronounce coulomb
Say it like KOO-lom. Coulomb has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO).
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- KOO
- lom
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coulomb pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- lomKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of coulomb
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOO-lom.
What does coulomb mean?
- In the International System of Units, the derived unit of electric charge; the amount of electric charge carried by a current of 1 ampere flowing for 1 second. Symbol: C“He is charged up with enough coulombs to make his hair stand on end.”
Where does coulomb come from?
From French coulomb, from the French physicist Charles-Augustin de Coulomb.
Questions about saying coulomb
How do you pronounce coulomb?
Say KOO-lom. The American pronunciation is /ˈkulɑm/. In British English it is /ˈkuːlɒm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coulomb?
Coulomb has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO). Broken into parts: KOO · lom.
Is coulomb pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkuːlɒm/ (KOO-lom).