How to pronounce iridesce
Say it like ir-ih-DES. Iridesce has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DES).
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- ir
- ih
- DES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Iridesce pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- irGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of iridesce
American and British speakers say iridesce in essentially the same way: /ˌɪrɪˈdɛs/ in the US and /ˌɪrɪˈdɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ir-ih-DES.
What does iridesce mean?
- To be iridescent; to exhibit iridescence.
Where does iridesce come from?
Back-formation from iridescent.
Words that rhyme with iridesce
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of iridesce.
Questions about saying iridesce
How do you pronounce iridesce?
Say ir-ih-DES. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪrɪˈdɛs/. In British English it is /ˌɪrɪˈdɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in iridesce?
Iridesce has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DES). Broken into parts: ir · ih · DES.
Do Americans and Brits say iridesce the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪrɪˈdɛs/ and the British form is /ˌɪrɪˈdɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.