How to pronounce peloton
American English pronunciation
pel-uh-TON
- IPA
- /ˌpɛləˈtɑn/
- Syllables
- pel · uh · TON (3 syllables, stress on the 3rd)
- Also said
- PEL-uh-ton
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What peloton means
The main pack of riders in a bicycle race
In a sentence: One rider broke away from the peloton and sped toward the finish line.
Where it comes from: It is French for a small ball, and French bike racing used it for the main bunch of riders.
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