How to pronounce stricter
Say it like STRIK-ter. Stricter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRIK).
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- STRIK
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stricter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stricter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STRIK-tuh.
What does stricter mean?
- comparative form of strict: more strict How to pronounce strict
Words that rhyme with stricter
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Questions about saying stricter
How do you pronounce stricter?
Say STRIK-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈstrɪktɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstrɪktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stricter?
Stricter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRIK). Broken into parts: STRIK · ter.
Is stricter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈstrɪktə/ (STRIK-tuh).