How to pronounce peridotite
Say it like puh-RID-uh-tyte. Peridotite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RID).
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- puh
- RID
- uh
- tyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peridotite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of peridotite
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: PER-ih-duh-tyte.
What does peridotite mean?
- A rock consisting of small crystals of olivine, pyroxene and hornblende; the major constituent of the Earth's mantle.
Where does peridotite come from?
From peridot + -ite.
Questions about saying peridotite
How do you pronounce peridotite?
Say puh-RID-uh-tyte. The American pronunciation is /pəˈrɪdəˌtaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈpɛrɪdəˌtaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peridotite?
Peridotite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RID). Broken into parts: puh · RID · uh · tyte.
Is peridotite pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈpɛrɪdəˌtaɪt/ (PER-ih-duh-tyte).