How to pronounce peridot

peridot

/ˈperɪdɔːt/

3 syllables, stress on the first

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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈperɪdəʊ/.

/p/as in pen	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/e/as in bed	A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/r/as in red	The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/ɪ/as in ship	A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/d/as in day	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/ɔː/as in thought	A long, open “aw” with rounded lips. Do not finish it with “oo”.
/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.

How do you pronounce peridot?

Peridot is pronounced /ˈperɪdɔːt/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈperɪdəʊ/, is also used.

How many syllables are in peridot?

Peridot has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in peridot?

The first syllable: /ˈperɪdɔːt/.