How to Pronounce Xylophone
To pronounce the word “xylophone” correctly, follow these steps:
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Start with the letter “x.” This is pronounced as /ks/.
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Move on to the first syllable, which is pronounced as /ˈzaɪ/. It sounds like “zai.”
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The next syllable is “lo,” pronounced as /loʊ/. It sounds like “low.”
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The final syllable is “phone,” pronounced as /foʊn/. It sounds like “fone.”
Putting it all together, the correct pronunciation of “xylophone” is /ˈzaɪ.loʊ.foʊn/.
Remember to stress the first syllable, as indicated by the capital letters in the phonetic representation.
Now you can confidently pronounce “xylophone” with ease!