How to pronounce kiloton
Say it like KIL-uh-tuhn. Kiloton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIL).
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- KIL
- uh
- tuhn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kiloton pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tuhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of kiloton
American and British speakers say kiloton in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪləˌtʌn/ in the US and /ˈkɪləˌtʌn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KIL-uh-tuhn.
What does kiloton mean?
- A measure of the strength of an explosion or a bomb based on how many thousand tons of TNT would be needed to produce the same energy. (A derived unit for TNT equivalent.)“That's a 300-kiloton nuclear warhead.”
- One thousand short tons (10³ × 2000 lb).
- One thousand long tons (10³ × 2240 lb).
Where does kiloton come from?
From kilo- + ton.
Questions about saying kiloton
How do you pronounce kiloton?
Say KIL-uh-tuhn. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪləˌtʌn/. In British English it is /ˈkɪləˌtʌn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kiloton?
Kiloton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIL). Broken into parts: KIL · uh · tuhn.
Do Americans and Brits say kiloton the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪləˌtʌn/ and the British form is /ˈkɪləˌtʌn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.