How to Pronounce Stricture

To pronounce "stricture", say STRICT-ur-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈstɹɪkt͡ʃə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈstɹɪkt͡ʃə(ɹ)/

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💡 Tip for remembering “stricture”

"stricture" has 3 syllables: strict-ur-e. It rhymes with picture and telepicture, if that helps it stick.

What does stricture mean?

noun

  1. (usually in plural) a rule restricting behaviour or action

    “For them, parity is less an ultimate goal than a transitory and permissive springboard for testing Western resolve and pursuing whatever additional accretions of strategic power the strictures of SALT and American tolerance will allow.”

  2. A general state of restrictiveness on behavior, action, or ideology

    “I just couldn't take the stricture of that place a single day more.”

Words that rhyme with stricture

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picturetelepicture

Related words

stenosisnarrowingconstrictioncontractionshrinkagedownturnshrinkingretreat

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stricture"?▾

"Stricture" has 3 syllables: strict · ur · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "stricture"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stricture" is /ˈstɹɪkt͡ʃə(ɹ)/.

What does "stricture" mean?▾

Stricture: (usually in plural) a rule restricting behaviour or action

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