How Do You Spell GALLION?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈali͡ən] (IPA)

There seems to be some confusion regarding the spelling of the word "gallion". Some sources spell it as "galleon", while others use "galion". The correct spelling, however, is "galleon", pronounced as /ɡæliən/ (gal-lee-ən) in IPA phonetic transcription. This word refers to a large, sailing vessel that was commonly used in the 16th to 18th centuries for trade and warfare. The word's etymology can be traced back to the Late Latin word "galio" which means a type of ship.