How to pronounce pendeloque
Say it like pen-duh-LOHK. Pendeloque has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOHK).
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- pen
- duh
- LOHK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pendeloque pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- penGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of pendeloque
American and British speakers say pendeloque in essentially the same way: /ˌpɛndəˈloʊk/ in the US and /ˌpɒndəˈlɒk/ in the UK.
British respelling: pon-duh-LOK.
What does pendeloque mean?
- A drop-shaped diamond or other gem used as a pendant; also, a piece of jewelry in pendant form.
Where does pendeloque come from?
Borrowed from French pendeloque (“hanging object; religious medallion, probably in pendant form; jewel hanging from an earring; small crystal piece, especially one hanging from a chandelier”) [and other forms], from Old French pendeloche (“
Words that rhyme with pendeloque
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pendeloque.
Questions about saying pendeloque
How do you pronounce pendeloque?
Say pen-duh-LOHK. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛndəˈloʊk/. In British English it is /ˌpɒndəˈlɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pendeloque?
Pendeloque has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOHK). Broken into parts: pen · duh · LOHK.
Do Americans and Brits say pendeloque the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpɛndəˈloʊk/ and the British form is /ˌpɒndəˈlɒk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.