iridesce Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˌɪɹ.ɪˈdɛs/
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Iridesce as a Verb
1
To be iridescent; to exhibit iridescence.
Word Forms & Grammar
iridesce (third-person singular simple present iridesces, present participle iridescing, simple past and past participle iridesced)
Origin of Iridesce
Back-formation from iridescent.
Iridesce: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌɪɹ.ɪˈdɛs/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Meaning | To be iridescent; to exhibit iridescence |
| Verb forms | iridesces, iridescing, iridesced |
How to Pronounce Iridesce
You say iridesce as /ˌɪɹ.ɪˈdɛs/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the third syllable (dɛs).