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carillon
Definition:
(nou) set of bells hung in a bell tower (nou) playing a set of bells that are (usually) hung in a tower
Phonetic Transcription:
kəˈrɪljən
Examples:
The carillon within the tower contains 62 bells.
At the top of the tower is a carillon of 56 bells, the largest in Texas.
The distant carillon of Cleveland Tower peppers the air with bells.
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Common mistakes of carillon pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "car-IL-lon" instead of "CAR-il-lon" (ˈkæ.rɪ.lən for US, ˈkær.ɪ.lɒn for UK). Tip: Focus on placing primary stress on the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: The "a" in "carillon" is often mispronounced. Some say "car-uh-lon" instead of "CAR-il-lon." The correct pronunciation uses a short "a" sound (ˈkæ.rɪ). Tip: Practice saying "cat" to get the right "a" sound.
- Overemphasizing the final syllable: Some people stress the last syllable too much, saying "caril-LOON" instead of "car-il-lon." The final "lon" should be softer. Tip: Keep the last syllable light and quick.
- Dropping the middle syllable: A common mistake is to say "CAR-lon," omitting the middle syllable entirely. This changes the pronunciation from three syllables to two. Tip: Remember that "carillon" has three distinct syllables.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes mix up "carillon" with "cannon" or "carousel," pronouncing it incorrectly as "CAN-non" or "CAR-ousel." Tip: Focus on the unique syllable structure of "carillon" to avoid confusion.