How to pronounce irradiance
Say it like ih-RAY-dee-uns. Irradiance has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY).
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- ih
- RAY
- dee
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irradiance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of irradiance
American and British speakers say irradiance in essentially the same way: /ɪˈreɪdiəns/ in the US and /ɪˈreɪdiəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-RAY-dee-uns.
What does irradiance mean?
- The act of irradiating; emission of rays of light.
- That which irradiates or is irradiated; luster; splendor; brilliancy.
- The radiant power received by unit area of surface.
Where does irradiance come from?
From irradiant + -ance.
Questions about saying irradiance
How do you pronounce irradiance?
Say ih-RAY-dee-uns. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈreɪdiəns/. In British English it is /ɪˈreɪdiəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irradiance?
Irradiance has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY). Broken into parts: ih · RAY · dee · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say irradiance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈreɪdiəns/ and the British form is /ɪˈreɪdiəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.