Ton (Noun)
Syllable division: ton
How to pronounce: UK: /tÊŒn/ US: /tÊŒn/

British VS American Pronunciation of the word Ton

#1 Meaning: A measurement unit that measures weight. A ton is equivalent to 1,016 kilograms or 2,240 pounds in the United Kingdom. A ton is equivalent to 907.18 kilograms or 2,000 pounds in the United States. A metric ton is 1000 kilograms (2,205 pounds).
Example:
> It must have weighed six tons.
> There were a few 600-ton boats at the harbor yesterday.

#2 Meaning: A ton or tons of anything is a substantial amount.
Example:
> She has a ton of paperwork to finish before she can go anywhere.
> We have tons of fun games that we can play while it is raining outside.

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