How to pronounce rigid
Say it like RIJ-ud. Rigid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIJ).
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- RIJ
- ud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rigid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- udKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rigid
American and British speakers say rigid in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪdʒəd/ in the US and /ˈrɪdʒɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: RIJ-id.
What does rigid mean?
- incapable of or resistant to bending“a rigid strip of metal”“a table made of rigid plastic”
- incapable of compromise or flexibility
- incapable of adapting or changing to meet circumstances“a rigid disciplinarian”“an inflexible law”
Where does rigid come from?
From Middle English rigide, from Latin rigidus (“stiff”), from rigeō (“to be stiff”).
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Questions about saying rigid
How do you pronounce rigid?
Say RIJ-ud. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪdʒəd/. In British English it is /ˈrɪdʒɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rigid?
Rigid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIJ). Broken into parts: RIJ · ud.
Do Americans and Brits say rigid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪdʒəd/ and the British form is /ˈrɪdʒɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.