How to pronounce carillon
Say it like KER-ih-lahn. Carillon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KER).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce carillon. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KER
- ih
- lahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carillon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of carillon
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: kuh-RIL-yun.
What does carillon mean?
- A set of bells, often in a bell tower, sometimes operated by means of a keyboard (manual or pedal), originating from the Low Countries.
- A tune adapted to be played by musical bells.
- To play a carillon.
- To ring out like a carillon.
Where does carillon come from?
Borrowed from French carillon.
Questions about saying carillon
How do you pronounce carillon?
Say KER-ih-lahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɛrɪˌlɑn/. In British English it is /kəˈrɪljən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carillon?
Carillon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KER). Broken into parts: KER · ih · lahn.
Is carillon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /kəˈrɪljən/ (kuh-RIL-yun).