How to pronounce radiance
Say it like RAY-dee-uns. Radiance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY).
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- RAY
- dee
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Radiance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- deeGive this part a little weight. 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 radiance
American and British speakers say radiance in essentially the same way: /ˈreɪˌdiəns/ in the US and /ˈreɪˌdiːəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAY-dee-uns.
What does radiance mean?
- The quality or state of being radiant; shining, bright or splendid.
- The flux of radiation emitted per unit solid angle in a given direction by a unit area of a source.
Where does radiance come from?
From radiant + -ance.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying radiance
How do you pronounce radiance?
Say RAY-dee-uns. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪˌdiəns/. In British English it is /ˈreɪˌdiːəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in radiance?
Radiance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY). Broken into parts: RAY · dee · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say radiance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈreɪˌdiəns/ and the British form is /ˈreɪˌdiːəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.