How to Pronounce Strength

To pronounce "strength", say STRENGTH — one syllable, IPA /ˈstɹɛŋkθ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈstɹɛŋkθ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/stɹˈɛŋθ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

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What does strength mean?

noun

  1. The quality or degree of being strong.
  2. The intensity of a force or power; potency.

verb

  1. To strengthen . .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "strength"?▾

To pronounce "strength", say STRENGTH — one syllable, IPA /ˈstɹɛŋkθ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "strength"?▾

"Strength" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "strength"?▾

The IPA transcription of "strength" is /ˈstɹɛŋkθ/.

What does "strength" mean?▾

Strength: The quality or degree of being strong.

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