How to pronounce irises
Say it like EYE-ruh-siz. Irises has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- ruh
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irises 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of irises
American and British speakers say irises in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪrəsɪz/ in the US and /ˈaɪrəsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYE-ruh-siz.
What does irises mean?
- plural of iris How to pronounce iris“Pink- and apricot-colored irises have also been bred in some species.”
- third-person singular simple present indicative of iris How to pronounce iris
Questions about saying irises
How do you pronounce irises?
Say EYE-ruh-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪrəsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈaɪrəsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irises?
Irises has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · ruh · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say irises the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪrəsɪz/ and the British form is /ˈaɪrəsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.