How to pronounce adstringent
Say it like ud-STRIN-junt. Adstringent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIN).
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- ud
- STRIN
- junt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adstringent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- udKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STRINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- juntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of adstringent
American and British speakers say adstringent in essentially the same way: /ədˈstrɪndʒənt/ in the US and /ədˈstrɪndʒənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ud-STRIN-junt.
What does adstringent mean?
- Alternative form of astringent.
- Alternative form of astringent.
Words that rhyme with adstringent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of adstringent.
Questions about saying adstringent
How do you pronounce adstringent?
Say ud-STRIN-junt. The American pronunciation is /ədˈstrɪndʒənt/. In British English it is /ədˈstrɪndʒənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adstringent?
Adstringent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIN). Broken into parts: ud · STRIN · junt.
Do Americans and Brits say adstringent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ədˈstrɪndʒənt/ and the British form is /ədˈstrɪndʒənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.