How to pronounce megaton
Say it like MEG-uh-tuhn. Megaton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEG).
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- MEG
- uh
- tuhn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Megaton pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 megaton
American and British speakers say megaton in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛɡəˌtʌn/ in the US and /ˈmɛɡəˌtʌn/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEG-uh-tuhn.
What does megaton mean?
- A measure of the strength of an explosion or a bomb based on how many million tons of TNT would be needed to produce the same energy. (A derived unit for TNT equivalent.)
- One million short tons (10⁶ × 2000 lb).
- One million long tons (10⁶ × 2240 lb).
Where does megaton come from?
From mega- + ton.
Questions about saying megaton
How do you pronounce megaton?
Say MEG-uh-tuhn. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛɡəˌtʌn/. In British English it is /ˈmɛɡəˌtʌn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in megaton?
Megaton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEG). Broken into parts: MEG · uh · tuhn.
Do Americans and Brits say megaton the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛɡəˌtʌn/ and the British form is /ˈmɛɡəˌtʌn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.