mph
pronunciation
How to pronounce mph in British English:
UK [ˌem pi: ˈeɪtʃ]
How to pronounce mph in American English:
US [ˌempi'eɪtʃ]
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- Noun:
- the ratio of the distance traveled (in miles) to the time spent traveling (in hours)
- a speedometer reading for the momentary rate of travel
Word Origin
- mph
- also m.p.h., abbreviation of miles per hour, attested from 1887.
Example
- 1. That would mean that the speed would be 180 m / s or 400 mph .
- 2. The car will use jet fighter tyres for " slow " ( 250 mph ) tests
- 3. Our nationwide education programme continues to grow , with student groups fascinated by the design of a 1000 mph car .
- 4. In 1965 , when the 70 mph limit was set , few vehicles were able to maintain a faster speed .
- 5. Their main complaint , however , is that one amtrak passenger train at 110 mph will remove the capacity to run six freight trains in any corridor .