How to pronounce epidote
Say it like EP-ih-doht. Epidote has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EP).
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- EP
- ih
- doht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epidote pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dohtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of epidote
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: EP-ih-doht.
What does epidote mean?
- Any of a class of mixed calcium iron aluminium sorosilicates found in metamorphic rocks.
Where does epidote come from?
Borrowed from French épidote.
Questions about saying epidote
How do you pronounce epidote?
Say EP-ih-doht. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛpɪˌdoʊt/. In British English it is /ˈɛpɪˌdəʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epidote?
Epidote has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EP). Broken into parts: EP · ih · doht.
Is epidote pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɛpɪˌdəʊt/ (EP-ih-doht).