Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

inner strength

/ˈɪnɚ st̠͡ɹ̠ɛŋ(k)θ/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.32 in modern English

Syllables: in-ner strength
IPA: /ˈɪnɚ st̠͡ɹ̠ɛŋ(k)θ/

17

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Integrity of character; resoluteness of will; mental resistance to doubt or discouragement.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"In any trouble, such as was this about the necklace, there would come over his face a look of weakness which betrayed the want of real inner strength."
"To do as your aunt and uncle in their kindness wish, would, I am sore afraid, end in depriving you of the inner strength and happiness which God only gives to those who do their duty and try courageously to repair their errors."
"First, it says the candidate has the inner strength or the wisdom or whatever it takes to address the unpredictable challenges he or she will face if elected."

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈɪnɚ st̠͡ɹ̠ɛŋ(k)θ/
British English: /ˈɪnə stɹɛŋ(k)θ/

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

inner strengths (plural)

Phrases

set of one's jaw

Frequently Paired Words

set of one's jaw

Synonyms

determination fortitude resolve

Questions

How do you pronounce inner strength?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɪnɚ st̠͡ɹ̠ɛŋ(k)θ/.
What does inner strength mean?: Integrity of character; resoluteness of will; mental resistance to doubt or discouragement.

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