How to Pronounce "irises"
word
ˈaɪɹəsɪz
EYE-ruh-siz
ˈaɪɹɪsɪz
EYE-ri-siz
Definition
"Irises" can refer either to a type of colorful flower or to the colored part of the eye around the pupil.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaɪɹəsɪz
British English
ˈaɪɹɪsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EYE-ruh-siz
UK
EYE-ri-siz
Listen in Context
My grandmother grows beautiful irises in her garden.
The doctor checked both of my irises during the exam.
There are many different colors of irises in the park.
She has the brightest blue irises I've ever seen.