How native speakers pronounce “tons”

I have an amazing wife, three wondrous children and tons of really great friends and colleagues who poured a lot of knowledge

5 Practical Ways to Take Control of Your Life | Jim VandeHei | TED · TED

Is it realistic to ignore the fact that right now, Greenland is losing 30 million tons of ice every single hour? In Antarctica, decade by decade, the ice melting has accelerated.

Why Climate Action Is Unstoppable — and “Climate Realism” Is a Myth | Al Gore | TED · TED

and is the biggest anthropogenic source of mercury on the planet. Around 1,400 tons of mercury annually is released into the environment because of artisanal gold mining.

The Hidden Cost of Buying Gold | Claudia Vega | TED · TED

Another thing I found really concerning is building AI companions for kids. Kids and teenagers have tons of opportunities to connect with each other, to make new friends at school and college.

Can AI Companions Help Heal Loneliness? | Eugenia Kuyda | TED · TED

Every year in the US alone, nearly 40% of the millions of tons of food produced goes unsold or uneaten.

TED Explores: Food for the Future | TED Countdown · TED

And it could be a way that you could help reduce the impact of the 92 million tons of clothing that ends up in landfill each year. So the exciting thing is, the "Clueless" dream closet is actually already here.

What’s the Point of Digital Fashion? | Karinna Grant | TED · TED