How to pronounce astringency
Say it like uh-STRIN-jun-see. Astringency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIN).
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- uh
- STRIN
- jun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Astringency pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep 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.
- junKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of astringency
American and British speakers say astringency in essentially the same way: /əˈstrɪndʒənsi/ in the US and /əˈstrɪndʒənsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-STRIN-jun-see.
What does astringency mean?
- The quality of being astringent.
Where does astringency come from?
From astringent + -cy.
Words that rhyme with astringency
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Questions about saying astringency
How do you pronounce astringency?
Say uh-STRIN-jun-see. The American pronunciation is /əˈstrɪndʒənsi/. In British English it is /əˈstrɪndʒənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in astringency?
Astringency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIN). Broken into parts: uh · STRIN · jun · see.
Do Americans and Brits say astringency the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈstrɪndʒənsi/ and the British form is /əˈstrɪndʒənsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.