How to pronounce stringency
Say it like STRIN-jun-see. Stringency has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRIN).
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- STRIN
- jun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stringency pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- junKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of stringency
American and British speakers say stringency in essentially the same way: /ˈstrɪndʒənsi/ in the US and /ˈstrɪndʒənsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRIN-jun-see.
What does stringency mean?
- A rigorous imposition of standards.
- A tightness or constriction.
- A scarcity of money or credit.
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Words that rhyme with stringency
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Questions about saying stringency
How do you pronounce stringency?
Say STRIN-jun-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈstrɪndʒənsi/. In British English it is /ˈstrɪndʒənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stringency?
Stringency has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRIN). Broken into parts: STRIN · jun · see.
Do Americans and Brits say stringency the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstrɪndʒənsi/ and the British form is /ˈstrɪndʒənsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.