pilot balloon

Questions

What does pilot balloon mean?

A small unmanned balloon whose ascent is followed by a theodolite to obtain data for the computation of the speed and direction of winds in the upper air.

How to pronounce pilot balloon

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “pilot balloon”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “pilot balloon” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.