How to pronounce megatons
Say it like MEG-uh-tuhnz. Megatons has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEG).
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- MEG
- uh
- tuhnz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Megatons 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.
- tuhnzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of megatons
American and British speakers say megatons in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛɡəˌtʌnz/ in the US and /ˈmɛɡəˌtʌnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEG-uh-tuhnz.
What does megatons mean?
- plural of megaton How to pronounce megaton
Questions about saying megatons
How do you pronounce megatons?
Say MEG-uh-tuhnz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛɡəˌtʌnz/. In British English it is /ˈmɛɡəˌtʌnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in megatons?
Megatons has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEG). Broken into parts: MEG · uh · tuhnz.
Do Americans and Brits say megatons the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛɡəˌtʌnz/ and the British form is /ˈmɛɡəˌtʌnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.