How to pronounce strict
Say it like STRIKT. Strict is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- STRIKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strict pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRIKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of strict
American and British speakers say strict in essentially the same way: /strɪkt/ in the US and /strɪkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRIKT.
What does strict mean?
- Strained; drawn close; tight.“strict embrace”
- Tense; not relaxed.“strict fiber”
- Exact; accurate; precise; rigorously particular.“to keep strict watch”
Where does strict come from?
Borrowed from Latin strictus, past participle of stringere (“to draw tight, bind, contract”).
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Words that rhyme with strict
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Questions about saying strict
How do you pronounce strict?
Say STRIKT. The American pronunciation is /strɪkt/. In British English it is /strɪkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in strict?
Strict is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STRIKT.
Do Americans and Brits say strict the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /strɪkt/ and the British form is /strɪkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.