How to pronounce radiant
Say it like RAY-dee-unt. Radiant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY).
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- RAY
- dee
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Radiant 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.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of radiant
American and British speakers say radiant in essentially the same way: /ˈreɪˌdiənt/ in the US and /ˈreɪˌdiːənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAY-dee-unt.
What does radiant mean?
- Radiating light and/or heat.“the radiant sun”
- Emitted as radiation.
- Beaming with vivacity and happiness.“a radiant face”
- A point source from which radiation is emitted.
- The apparent origin, in the night sky, of a meteor shower.
- A straight line proceeding from a given point, or fixed pole, about which it is conceived to revolve.
Where does radiant come from?
From Middle English radyant, from Latin radiāns, radiantis, present participle of radiāre (“to emit rays or beams”).
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Words that rhyme with radiant
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Questions about saying radiant
How do you pronounce radiant?
Say RAY-dee-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪˌdiənt/. In British English it is /ˈreɪˌdiːənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in radiant?
Radiant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY). Broken into parts: RAY · dee · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say radiant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈreɪˌdiənt/ and the British form is /ˈreɪˌdiːənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.