How to pronounce peloton
Say it like pel-uh-TON. Peloton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TON).
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- pel
- uh
- TON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peloton pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pelGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of peloton
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PEL-uh-ton.
What does peloton mean?
- A group of riders formed during a cycling road race; especially, the main group of riders; the pack.
Where does peloton come from?
Borrowed from French peloton (“small ball (of thread, etc.), pellet; (cycling) group of riders formed during a cycling road race; (military) small group of soldiers, platoon”), from pelote (“small ball (of thread, etc.)”) (ultimately from L
Words that rhyme with peloton
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of peloton.
Questions about saying peloton
How do you pronounce peloton?
Say pel-uh-TON. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛləˈtɑn/. In British English it is /ˈpɛlətɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peloton?
Peloton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TON). Broken into parts: pel · uh · TON.
Is peloton pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈpɛlətɒn/ (PEL-uh-ton).