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)

💡 Tip for remembering “strength”

"strength" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with wavelength and length, if that helps it stick.

What does strength mean?

noun

  1. The quality or degree of being strong.

    “It requires great strength to lift heavy objects.”

  2. The intensity of a force or power; potency.

    “He had the strength of ten men.”

verb

  1. To give strength to; to strengthen.

Antonyms

weakness

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Words that rhyme with strength

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wavelengthlength

Related words

fortepotencyforceintensityforcefulnessdurabilityenduringnesspersuasiveness

Frequently asked questions

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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