To pronounce "iridescence", say IR-id-esc-enc-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
iridescence
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IR-id-esc-enc-e
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"iridescence" has 5 syllables: ir-id-esc-enc-e. It rhymes with viridescence, if that helps it stick.
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"Iridescence" has 5 syllables: ir · id · esc · enc · e.
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