How many syllables in "iridescence"?

"iridescence" has 4 syllabes (i - ri - de - scence).

How to divide "iridescence"?

"iridescence" divides into 4 parts: i · ri · de · scence.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (i... ri... de... scence) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

4 Syllabes

"iridescence": 4 syllabes.

Syllabes:i·ri·de·scence

Accent principal

i-ri-DE-scence(i · ri · de · scence)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "iridescence" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌɪɹ.ɪˈdɛs.əns⁄

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How many syllables in "iridescence"?: "iridescence" has 4 syllabes (i - ri - de - scence).
How to divide "iridescence"?: "iridescence" divides into 4 parts: i · ri · de · scence.
Where is the stress in "iridescence"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "iridescence"?: Say each syllable slowly (i... ri... de... scence) and listen on SayItVid.