Learn correct spelling “xylophone” versus the common error “xylephone.”
Incorrect spelling - “Xylephone” is incorrect with an extra ‘e’.
"xylephone" is a common misspelling of "xylophone". Always use "xylophone" when referring to the correct word.
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
“Xylophone” is a musical instrument with wooden bars struck by mallets.
"xylophone": “Xylophone” is a musical instrument with wooden bars struck by mallets.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
"Correct:" He plays the xylophone in the band.
"Correct:" The xylophone has a bright sound.
"Correct:" She bought a small xylophone for her son.
"Correct:" School children learned xylophone notes.
"Incorrect:" He plays the xylephone.
"Incorrect:" The xylephone is bright sounding.
A: Xylophone.
A: No.
A: Musical instrument with wooden bars.
A: She practices the xylophone daily.
A: Adding extra 'e' after 'l'.
""Xylophone" is correct; 'xylephone' is wrong. Used for wooden-bar percussion instruments."