Pronunciation: [lˈapɪdˌɒθ] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "Lapidoth" can be somewhat confusing due to its unusual sound. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is written as /ləˈpiːdoʊθ/ which represents the pronunciation of the word. The first syllable "lə" is pronounced like the "uh" sound, followed by "piː" which is the long "e" sound. The "doʊ" sound in the third syllable is pronounced like "dough", and the "θ" at the end is the "th" sound as in "think".
The word "Lapidoth" is a Hebrew name with its etymology rooted in the Hebrew language. In the Hebrew Bible, Lapidoth is mentioned as the husband of the prophetess Deborah, who appears in the Book of Judges.
The Hebrew name "Lapidoth" (לַפִּידוֹת) is made up of two components:
1. "Lapid" (לַפִּיד) means "torch" or "flame" in Hebrew. It is derived from the Hebrew root "לִפְדּוֹת" (l-p-d), which signifies "to burn" or "to blaze". The term "lapid" refers specifically to a flaming torch or a burning light.
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