How to Pronounce "iridescent"
word
ˌɪɹəˈdɛsənt
ir-uh-DESS-uhnt
ˌɪɹɪdˈɛsənt
ir-id-DESS-uhnt
Definition
Showing many bright colors that seem to change when looked at from different angles, like a soap bubble or a peacock feather.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪɹəˈdɛsənt
British English
ˌɪɹɪdˈɛsənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ir-uh-DESS-uhnt
UK
ir-id-DESS-uhnt
Listen in Context
The soap bubble looked iridescent in the sunlight.
She bought a dress with iridescent colors.
The fish had iridescent scales.
The sky turned a soft iridescent pink after the storm.