How to pronounce irides
Say it like IR-ih-deez. Irides has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IR).
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- IR
- ih
- deez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irides pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- IRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- deezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of irides
American and British speakers say irides in essentially the same way: /ˈɪrɪˌdiz/ in the US and /ˈɪrɪˌdiːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: IR-ih-deez.
What does irides mean?
- plural of iris (part of the eye) How to pronounce iris
Questions about saying irides
How do you pronounce irides?
Say IR-ih-deez. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪrɪˌdiz/. In British English it is /ˈɪrɪˌdiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irides?
Irides has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IR). Broken into parts: IR · ih · deez.
Do Americans and Brits say irides the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪrɪˌdiz/ and the British form is /ˈɪrɪˌdiːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.