How to Pronounce Iridescent

To pronounce "iridescent", say IR-id-esc-ent — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪ.ɹɪˈdɛs.ənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ɪ.ɹɪˈdɛs.ənt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “iridescent”

"iridescent" has 4 syllables: ir-id-esc-ent. It rhymes with quiescent and evanescent, if that helps it stick.

What does iridescent mean?

adjective

  1. Producing a display of lustrous, rainbow-like colors; prismatic.
  2. Brilliant, lustrous, or colorful.

Words that rhyme with iridescent

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

quiescentevanescenteffervescentincessantluminescentfluorescentincandescentadolescentconvalescenttumescentcessantpesante

Related words

colorfulcolourfulbrightopalescentopalinechatoyantpearlescentnacreous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "iridescent"?▾

"Iridescent" has 4 syllables: ir · id · esc · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "iridescent"?▾

The IPA transcription of "iridescent" is /ɪ.ɹɪˈdɛs.ənt/.

What does "iridescent" mean?▾

Iridescent: Producing a display of lustrous, rainbow-like colors; prismatic.

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