How to Pronounce Strict

To pronounce "strict", say STRICT — one syllable, IPA /stɹɪkt/. 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

/stɹɪkt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “strict”

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

What does strict mean?

adjective

  1. Strained; drawn close; tight.

    “strict embrace”

  2. Tense; not relaxed.

    “strict fiber”

Antonyms

laxlenientpermissive

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Words that rhyme with strict

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

depictconflictderelictafflictperfectbenedictcontradictconstrictpredictrestrictpickedinterdict

Related words

demandingseverehard-and-fastrigidsternrigorousexactingspartan

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "strict"?▾

"Strict" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "strict"?▾

The IPA transcription of "strict" is /stɹɪkt/.

What does "strict" mean?▾

Strict: Strained; drawn close; tight.

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