How to pronounce irised
Say it like EYE-rist. Irised has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- rist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irised pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EYESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ristKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of irised
American and British speakers say irised in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪrɪst/ in the US and /ˈaɪrɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYE-rist.
What does irised mean?
- Having irises of a specified color or kind.
- Shining with colors like those of the rainbow.
- simple past and past participle of iris How to pronounce iris
Where does irised come from?
From iris + -ed; as a synonym of iridescent and irisated, perhaps a calque of French irisé.
Words that rhyme with irised
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of irised.
Questions about saying irised
How do you pronounce irised?
Say EYE-rist. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪrɪst/. In British English it is /ˈaɪrɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irised?
Irised has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · rist.
Do Americans and Brits say irised the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪrɪst/ and the British form is /ˈaɪrɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.