How to pronounce peridot
Say it like PER-ih-dot. Peridot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce peridot. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PER
- ih
- dot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peridot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PERSay 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.
- dotKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of peridot
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PER-ih-dot.
What does peridot mean?
- A transparent olive green form of olivine, used as a gem.
- A yellow-green color, like that of the peridot.
Where does peridot come from?
From Middle English peritot, from Anglo-Norman peridou, peridout, Middle French perido, peridon, of uncertain origin; later reborrowed from modern French péridot.
Questions about saying peridot
How do you pronounce peridot?
Say PER-ih-dot. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛrɪdɑt/. In British English it is /ˈpɛrɪdɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peridot?
Peridot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · ih · dot.
Is peridot pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈpɛrɪdɒt/ (PER-ih-dot).