How to pronounce stringent
Say it like STRIN-junt. Stringent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRIN).
- STRIN
- junt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stringent 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.
- juntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stringent
American and British speakers say stringent in essentially the same way: /ˈstrɪndʒənt/ in the US and /ˈstrɪndʒənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRIN-junt.
What does stringent mean?
- Strict; binding strongly; making strict requirements; restrictive; rigid; severe.“They have stringent quality requirements outlining what is acceptable.”
Where does stringent come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin stringēns, stringentem, from Proto-Indo-European *streyg- (“to stroke, to shear, stiff”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with stringent
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Questions about saying stringent
How do you pronounce stringent?
Say STRIN-junt. The American pronunciation is /ˈstrɪndʒənt/. In British English it is /ˈstrɪndʒənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stringent?
Stringent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRIN). Broken into parts: STRIN · junt.
Do Americans and Brits say stringent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstrɪndʒənt/ and the British form is /ˈstrɪndʒənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.