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How do you say "iris" in Italian?
l' iride
In Italian, "iris" is l' iride.
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Pronunciation
You'll hear iride said as i-ri-de, with the accent parked on ri. Clip each vowel cleanly rather than letting them blur together.
Grammar notes
l' iride is feminine. Its plural is iridi.
Example sentence
La sua iride è di una bellissima tonalità di verde.
Her iris is a beautiful shade of green.
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How to remember l' iride
Say iride while picturing "Her iris is a beautiful shade of green." happening in front of you; the pairing sticks faster than the word alone.
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Questions about l' iride
How do you pronounce l' iride?
You'll hear iride said as i-ri-de, with the accent parked on ri. Clip each vowel cleanly rather than letting them blur together.
Is l' iride masculine or feminine?
l' iride is feminine. l' iride is feminine. Its plural is iridi.
How is l' iride used in Italian?
l' iride is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: La sua iride è di una bellissima tonalità di verde. (Her iris is a beautiful shade of green.).
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