How to Pronounce Radiant

To pronounce "radiant", say RAD-iant — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹeɪdi.ənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɹeɪdi.ənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “radiant”

"radiant" has 2 syllables: rad-iant. It rhymes with gradient, if that helps it stick.

What does radiant mean?

noun

  1. A point source from which radiation is emitted.
  2. The apparent origin, in the night sky, of a meteor shower.

adjective

  1. Radiating light and/or heat.

    “the radiant sun”

  2. Emitted as radiation.

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Words that rhyme with radiant

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gradient

Related words

brightbeamyeffulgentrefulgentbeamingirradiatedradiationradiological

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "radiant"?▾

"Radiant" has 2 syllables: rad · iant.

What is the IPA transcription of "radiant"?▾

The IPA transcription of "radiant" is /ˈɹeɪdi.ənt/.

What does "radiant" mean?▾

Radiant: A point source from which radiation is emitted.

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