How to Pronounce "galleon"
word
ˈɡæɫiən
GAL-ee-uhn
ɡˈælɪən
GAL-ee-uhn
Definition
A galleon is a large sailing ship with multiple decks, used mainly by European countries from the 16th to 18th centuries, especially for trade and war.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡæɫiən
British English
ɡˈælɪən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GAL-ee-uhn
UK
GAL-ee-uhn
Listen in Context
The galleon sailed across the ocean carrying gold and spices.
Pirates attacked the galleon at night.
The old galleon is now a famous museum ship.
Legend says there’s a sunken galleon full of treasure near this island.