How to Pronounce Rigor

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ɹɪɡɚ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rigor”

"rigor" has 2 syllables: rig-or. It rhymes with vigor and digger, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: rigueur — easy to mix up when writing.

What does rigor mean?

noun

  1. Short for rigor mortis.

noun

  1. Severity or strictness.
  2. Harshness, as of climate.

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Words that rhyme with rigor

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

vigordiggeroutriggerrigueurbiggarbiggerchigger

Related words

rigorousnessrigourseverityhardshipasperitygrimnesscogencyvalidity

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rigor"?▾

"Rigor" has 2 syllables: rig · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "rigor"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rigor" is /ɹɪɡɚ/.

What does "rigor" mean?▾

Rigor: Short for rigor mortis.

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