How to Pronounce "kaleidoscope"
word
kəˈɫaɪdəˌskoʊp
kuh-LY-duh-skope
kəlˈaɪdəskˌəʊp
kuh-LY-duh-skope
Definition
A kaleidoscope is a tube-shaped toy with mirrors and colored pieces inside that create changing patterns as you turn it. The word is also used to describe something with a constantly changing mix of colors or shapes.
IPA Transcription
American English
kəˈɫaɪdəˌskoʊp
British English
kəlˈaɪdəskˌəʊp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuh-LY-duh-skope
UK
kuh-LY-duh-skope
Listen in Context
She looked through the kaleidoscope and saw beautiful patterns.
A kaleidoscope has many tiny pieces of colored glass inside.
Children love playing with a kaleidoscope.
The sky was a kaleidoscope of colors at sunset.