noun

caron

KA-ruhn

Caron (noun) means a small v-shaped mark placed over a letter to change its pronunciation, as in the Czech "č"; also called a háček. Example: “The caron over the "c" in Karel Čapek's surname signals a "ch" sound.”

noun

A small v-shaped mark placed over a letter to change its pronunciation, as in the Czech "č"; also called a háček.

"The caron over the "c" in Karel Čapek's surname signals a "ch" sound."

How to use caron

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA diacritic mark (ˇ) placed above certain letters, mainly in Slavic languages, to show a different pronunciation.

Easily confused with

macron caret

Word forms

carons plural

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The _____ over the "c" in Karel Čapek's surname signals a "ch" sound.

Etymology

The origin is uncertain, but the name likely developed from "caret" (the ^ proofreading mark it resembles) blended with an ending borrowed from "macron."

Rhymes for caron

Aron baron Aaron maron Charon Sharon

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Frequently asked questions

What does “caron” mean?

The word “caron” means a small v-shaped mark placed over a letter to change its pronunciation, as in the Czech "č"; also called a háček. In plain terms, a diacritic mark (ˇ) placed above certain letters, mainly in Slavic languages, to show a different pronunciation.

How do you pronounce “caron”?

“Caron” is pronounced KA-ruhn (/ˈkæɹən/ in IPA).

How do you use “caron” in a sentence?

Here is “caron” used in a sentence: “The caron over the "c" in Karel Čapek's surname signals a "ch" sound.”

What part of speech is “caron”?

“Caron” is a noun.