"charon" 怎么发音

word

US

KAIR-uhn

UK

KAR-uhn

释义

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.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈkɛɹən

英式英语

ˈkær.ən

简化发音

美式

KAIR-uhn

英式

KAR-uhn

语境中听

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.