How to pronounce lepidote
Say it like LEP-ih-doht. Lepidote has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEP).
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US American/ˈlɛpɪdoʊt/LEP-ih-doht
UK British/ˈlɛpɪdəʊt/LEP-ih-doht
- LEP
- ih
- doht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lepidote pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEPSay 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.
- dohtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of lepidote
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LEP-ih-doht.
What does lepidote mean?
adjective
- Covered with scurfy scales.“The leaves of the oleaster are lepidote.”
- A lepidote plant, any plant with a coat of scurfy scales.“Oleaster is a lepidote.”
Questions about saying lepidote
How do you pronounce lepidote?
Say LEP-ih-doht. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛpɪdoʊt/. In British English it is /ˈlɛpɪdəʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lepidote?
Lepidote has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEP). Broken into parts: LEP · ih · doht.
Is lepidote 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 /ˈlɛpɪdəʊt/ (LEP-ih-doht).