How to Pronounce Rigidity

To pronounce "rigidity", say RIG-id-ity — 3 syllables, IPA /ɹɪˈd͡ʒɪdɪti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɹɪˈd͡ʒɪdɪti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rigidity”

"rigidity" has 3 syllables: rig-id-ity. It rhymes with lucidity and cupidity, if that helps it stick.

What does rigidity mean?

noun

  1. The quality or state of being rigid; want of pliability; the quality of resisting change of form; the amount of resistance with which a body opposes change of form.
  2. Stiffness of appearance or manner; want of ease or elegance.

Synonyms

rigidness

Antonyms

ductilityflexibilitymalleabilitysoftness

Words that rhyme with rigidity

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

luciditycupidityvaliditysoliditymorbidityrapidityfluiditytimidityturbidityliquidityhumidityacidity

Related words

inflexibilityrigidnessstubbornnessstiffnessintransigencerigourstringencyrigor

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rigidity"?▾

"Rigidity" has 3 syllables: rig · id · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "rigidity"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rigidity" is /ɹɪˈd͡ʒɪdɪti/.

What does "rigidity" mean?▾

Rigidity: The quality or state of being rigid; want of pliability; the quality of resisting change of form; the amount of resistance with which a body opposes change of form.

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