How to Pronounce "petrichor"
word
/ˈpɛtrɪˌkɔɹ/
PET-ri-kor
/ˈpɛtrɪkɔː/
PET-ri-kaw
Definition
The pleasant, fresh earthy smell that often comes after rain has fallen on dry ground.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɛtrɪˌkɔɹ/
British English
/ˈpɛtrɪkɔː/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PET-ri-kor
UK
PET-ri-kaw
Listen in Context
After the thunderstorm passed, that familiar petrichor settled over the city.
I love the smell of petrichor after it rains.
The garden was filled with petrichor last night.
Petrichor makes me feel calm and happy.