How to pronounce stridor
Say it like STRY-der. Stridor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRY).
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- STRY
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stridor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stridor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STRY-duh.
What does stridor mean?
- A harsh, shrill, unpleasant noise.
- A high-pitched sound heard on inspiration resulting from turbulent air flow in the upper airway usually indicative of serious airway obstruction.
Where does stridor come from?
From Latin strīdor (“shrill or harsh sound”), from strīdō (“make a shrill or harsh sound”).
Words that rhyme with stridor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stridor.
Words that sound like stridor
Questions about saying stridor
How do you pronounce stridor?
Say STRY-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈstraɪdɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstraɪdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stridor?
Stridor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRY). Broken into parts: STRY · der.
Is stridor 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 /ˈstraɪdə/ (STRY-duh).
What words sound the same as stridor?
Stridor sounds the same as strider in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.