How to pronounce astringent
Say it like uh-STRIN-junt. Astringent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIN).
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- uh
- STRIN
- junt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Astringent 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.
- juntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of astringent
American and British speakers say astringent in essentially the same way: /əˈstrɪndʒənt/ in the US and /əˈstrɪndʒənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-STRIN-junt.
What does astringent mean?
- Extremely sour, bitter.
- Sharp, caustic, severe.
- Causing a dry or puckering mouthfeel; characteristic of foods with high tannin content, such as certain kinds of berries and citrus fruits.
- A substance which draws tissue together, thus restricting the flow of blood.
Where does astringent come from?
From Latin adstringere (“to bind fast”), from ad (“toward”) + stringere (“bind, pull tight”).
Words that rhyme with astringent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of astringent.
Questions about saying astringent
How do you pronounce astringent?
Say uh-STRIN-junt. The American pronunciation is /əˈstrɪndʒənt/. In British English it is /əˈstrɪndʒənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in astringent?
Astringent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIN). Broken into parts: uh · STRIN · junt.
Do Americans and Brits say astringent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈstrɪndʒənt/ and the British form is /əˈstrɪndʒənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.