How to Pronounce Peridotite

To pronounce "peridotite", say PER-id-ot-it-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ˈpɛɹɪdətaɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈpɛɹɪdətaɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “peridotite”

"peridotite" has 5 syllables: per-id-ot-it-e.

What does peridotite mean?

noun

  1. A rock consisting of small crystals of olivine, pyroxene and hornblende; the major constituent of the Earth's mantle.

Related words

garnetserpentinizedsolidusxenolithsperidotpyroliteditroitepyroxenite

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "peridotite"?▾

"Peridotite" has 5 syllables: per · id · ot · it · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "peridotite"?▾

The IPA transcription of "peridotite" is /ˈpɛɹɪdətaɪt/.

What does "peridotite" mean?▾

Peridotite: A rock consisting of small crystals of olivine, pyroxene and hornblende; the major constituent of the Earth's mantle.

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