Tintinnabulate (verb)
tint-in-ab-oo-layt
Make a light, clear ringing sound; tinkle.
Early 20th century: from Latin tintinnabulum
Example sentences
“The clock tintinnabulated on the hearth, shaking him from his thoughts”
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