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tubular bells

/ˌt(j)ubjələɹ ˈbɛlz/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.16 in modern English

Syllables
tu-bul-ar bells
IPA
/ˌt(j)ubjələɹ ˈbɛlz/
16
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned metal tubes that are struck with a mallet, producing sounds like those of church bells.

Etymology

From tubular (adjective) + bells.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌt(j)ubjələɹ ˈbɛlz/
  • British English: /ˌtjuːbjʊlə ˈbɛlz/

Inflected Forms

tubular bell (singular)

Synonyms

chimes tubular chimes

Rhymes With

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Questions

How do you pronounce tubular bells?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌt(j)ubjələɹ ˈbɛlz/.
What does tubular bells mean?
A percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned metal tubes that are struck with a mallet, producing sounds like those of church bells.
Where does tubular bells come from?
From tubular (adjective) + bells.

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