How to Pronounce "eldorado"
word
ˌɛɫdɝˈɑdoʊ
el-dur-AH-doh
ˌɛl.dəˈrɑː.dəʊ
el-də-RAH-doh
Definition
A place that is believed to be rich in gold or resources, often used to describe any location that promises great wealth or opportunity. It comes from a legendary city of gold in South American myths.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɛɫdɝˈɑdoʊ
British English
ˌɛl.dəˈrɑː.dəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
el-dur-AH-doh
UK
el-də-RAH-doh
Listen in Context
Many explorers searched for Eldorado in South America.
For some people, America was an eldorado of new hope.
They believed the city was their eldorado.
Tech startups see Silicon Valley as their modern Eldorado.