How to Pronounce "iris"
word
/ˈaɪɹəs/
Y-ris
/ˈaɪɹɪs/
Y-ris
Definition
The iris is the colored part of your eye that controls how much light enters. 'Iris' is also the name of a type of flower with large, colorful petals.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈaɪɹəs/
British English
/ˈaɪɹɪs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
Y-ris
UK
Y-ris
Listen in Context
The iris controls how much light enters your eye.
She has blue irises.
The garden is full of purple irises.
I got an up-close photo of the cat’s iris—it looks amazing!