How to Pronounce Strident

To pronounce "strident", say STRID-ent — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈstɹaɪ.dənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

strident

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈstɹaɪ.dənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “strident”

"strident" has 2 syllables: strid-ent. It rhymes with rident and trident, if that helps it stick.

What does strident mean?

noun

  1. One of a class of s-like fricatives produced by an airstream directed at the upper teeth.

adjective

  1. Loud; shrill, piercing, high-pitched; rough-sounding

    “The trumpet sounded strident against the string orchestra.”

  2. Grating or obnoxious

    “The artist chose a strident mixture of colors.”

Words that rhyme with strident

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ridenttrident

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "strident"?▾

"Strident" has 2 syllables: strid · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "strident"?▾

The IPA transcription of "strident" is /ˈstɹaɪ.dənt/.

What does "strident" mean?▾

Strident: One of a class of s-like fricatives produced by an airstream directed at the upper teeth.

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