word
iridescent
ir-ih-DES-ent
ˌɪrɪˈdɛsəntListen
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Syllable breakdown
iridescent
Sounds like
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Dictionary meaning
Showing luminous colours that seem to change when seen from different angles.
History and origin
Latin — 'iris' (rainbow) + '-escent' (becoming).
Examples
- The hummingbird's throat glittered with iridescent green and purple in the sunlight.
Common mispronunciations
ih-RID-uh-sentir-ih-DES-unt
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