word
Italian
campanile
kam-pah-NEE-lay
ˌkæmpəˈniːleɪListen
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Syllable breakdown
campanile
Dictionary meaning
A bell tower, especially a freestanding one; the most famous example is the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
History and origin
Italian — from 'campana' (bell), from Late Latin 'campana'.
Examples
- The campanile of Saint Mark's Basilica in Venice collapsed and was rebuilt in 1912.
Common mispronunciations
KAM-pah-nilekam-PAN-ile
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