Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

on a bell

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.59 in modern English

Syllables: on a -bell
IPA

9

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Warned by the ringing of a bell to remain silent during a period of shooting.

Example Sentences

"[…] and putting the set "on a bell," the First Assistant Director will call "Roll 'em!""
"When the beauty team departs the set, the AD will say, “Let's go on a bell.” A bell sounds throughout the stage, and […]"

Questions

What does on a bell mean?: Warned by the ringing of a bell to remain silent during a period of shooting.

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