How to Pronounce "Peridot"

Peridot is pronounced ˈpɛrɪdɒt. It originates from French. Click the audio button to hear it in American, British, and Australian English.

Peridot is considered medium to pronounce in English. The IPA phonetic transcription is ˈpɛrɪdɒt.

Medium

🌐 French word

IPA ˈpɛrɪdɒt

Syllables: per·i·dot

What does "Peridot" mean?

noun

A bright green gemstone, the birthstone of August, a variety of olivine mineral.

Example: "She wore a stunning necklace adorned with shimmering peridot gemstones."

From Old French peritot of unknown origin. The T at the end can be silent or pronounced, both are accepted.

🗣️ Step by Step

PER-i-dot. 'PER' rhymes with 'her', 'i' sounds like 'it', and 'dot' sounds like 'dot'. Stress the first syllable, so emphasize 'PER'.

⚠️ Common Mistake

The most common mistake is pronouncing it as 'PER-i-doh' instead of 'PER-i-dot', likely due to confusion with similar-sounding words.

💬 Example

She wore a stunning necklace adorned with shimmering peridot gemstones.

Peridot is pronounced ˈpɛrɪdɒt. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.

Peridot is considered medium to pronounce. The IPA phonetic transcription is ˈpɛrɪdɒt.

Peridot originates from French. From Old French peritot of unknown origin. The T at the end can be silent or pronounced, both are accepted.