How to pronounce iridescence
Say it like ir-ih-DES-uns. Iridescence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DES).
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- ir
- ih
- DES
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Iridescence 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.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of iridescence
American and British speakers say iridescence in essentially the same way: /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsəns/ in the US and /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: ir-ih-DES-uns.
What does iridescence mean?
- The condition or state of being iridescent; exhibition of colors like those of the rainbow; a prismatic play of color.
- Any shimmer of glittering and changeable colors.
Words that rhyme with iridescence
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of iridescence.
- essence
- adolescence
- fluorescence
- obsolescence
- inflorescence
- luminescence
- senescence
- acquiescence
- convalescence
- evanescence
Questions about saying iridescence
How do you pronounce iridescence?
Say ir-ih-DES-uns. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsəns/. In British English it is /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in iridescence?
Iridescence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DES). Broken into parts: ir · ih · DES · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say iridescence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsəns/ and the British form is /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.