Como Pronunciar "charon"

word

KAIR-uhn

KAR-uhn

Definição

Charon is a figure from Greek mythology who ferries the souls of the dead across the river that divides the world of the living from the underworld. The word can also refer to the largest moon of the dwarf planet Pluto.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈkɛɹən

Inglês Britânico

ˈkær.ən

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

KAIR-uhn

KAR-uhn

Ouça em Contexto

In Greek mythology, Charon ferries souls to the underworld.

Pluto’s largest moon is called Charon.

Many stories mention Charon and his boat.

People used to put coins on the eyes of the dead to pay Charon for passage.