How to Pronounce Rigid

To pronounce "rigid", say RIG-id — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɪdʒɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈɹɪdʒɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rigid”

"rigid" has 2 syllables: rig-id. It rhymes with frigid, if that helps it stick.

What does rigid mean?

noun

  1. A bicycle with no suspension system.

adjective

  1. Stiff, rather than flexible.
  2. Fixed, rather than moving.

Synonyms

inflexible

Antonyms

compromisingflexiblemoving

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Words that rhyme with rigid

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frigid

Related words

stiffstrictunmovingnonmovinginflexiblefixedintolerantunbending

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rigid"?▾

"Rigid" has 2 syllables: rig · id.

What is the IPA transcription of "rigid"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rigid" is /ˈɹɪdʒɪd/.

What does "rigid" mean?▾

Rigid: A bicycle with no suspension system.

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