How to Pronounce Coulomb

To pronounce "coulomb", say COUL-omb — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkuː.lɒm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈkuː.lɒm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “coulomb”

"coulomb" has 2 syllables: coul-omb.

What does coulomb mean?

noun

  1. 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.”

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "coulomb"?▾

"Coulomb" has 2 syllables: coul · omb.

What is the IPA transcription of "coulomb"?▾

The IPA transcription of "coulomb" is /ˈkuː.lɒm/.

What does "coulomb" mean?▾

Coulomb: 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

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