Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

stricter

/stɹˈɪktɚ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.23 in modern English

Syllables: stricter
IPA: /stɹˈɪktɚ/

10

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

comparative form of strict: more strict

Example Sentences

"By some paradoxical evolution rancour and intolerance have been established in the vanguard of primitive Christianity. Mrs. Spoker, in common with many of the stricter disciples of righteousness, was as inclement in demeanour as she was cadaverous in aspect."

Rhymes With

victor viktor richter predictor constrictor schlichter fichter nichter stichter

Questions

How do you pronounce stricter?: The recorded pronunciation is /stɹˈɪktɚ/.
What does stricter mean?: comparative form of strict: more strict

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