How to pronounce stricture
Say it like STRIK-cher. Stricture has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRIK).
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- STRIK
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stricture 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.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stricture
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STRIK-chuh.
What does stricture mean?
- A rule restricting behavior or action.
- A general state of restrictiveness on behavior, action, or ideology.“I just couldn't take the stricture of that place a single day more.”
- A sternly critical remark or review.
Where does stricture come from?
Borrowed from Late Latin strictūra, from Latin strictus.
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Words that rhyme with stricture
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Questions about saying stricture
How do you pronounce stricture?
Say STRIK-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈstrɪktʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstrɪktʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stricture?
Stricture has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRIK). Broken into parts: STRIK · cher.
Is stricture 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 /ˈstrɪktʃə/ (STRIK-chuh).