How to Pronounce Megaton

To pronounce "megaton", say MEG-at-on — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈmɛɡəˌtʌn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈmɛɡəˌtʌn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “megaton”

"megaton" has 3 syllables: meg-at-on.

What does megaton mean?

noun

  1. 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.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "megaton"?▾

"Megaton" has 3 syllables: meg · at · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "megaton"?▾

The IPA transcription of "megaton" is /ˈmɛɡəˌtʌn/.

What does "megaton" mean?▾

Megaton: 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.

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