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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishA diacritic mark (ˇ) placed above certain letters, mainly in Slavic languages, to show a different pronunciation.
Easily confused with
macron
caret →
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- carons
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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
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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.
