How to Pronounce Rigour

To pronounce "rigour", say RIG-our — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɪɡə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɹɪɡə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rigour”

"rigour" has 2 syllables: rig-our. It rhymes with vigour and ligger, if that helps it stick.

What does rigour mean?

noun

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

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Words that rhyme with rigour

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

vigourliggerfuggerregursigger

Related words

rigorousnessrigorseverityhardshipasperitygrimnesscogencyvalidity

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rigour"?▾

"Rigour" has 2 syllables: rig · our.

What is the IPA transcription of "rigour"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rigour" is /ˈɹɪɡə(ɹ)/.

What does "rigour" mean?▾

Rigour: Severity or strictness.

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