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Strength Pronunciation

Strength is pronounced STRENGKTH, IPA /ˈstrɛŋkθ/.

STRENGKTH

US /ˈstrɛŋkθ/  ·  UK /ˈstrɛŋθ/

Syllables: STRENGKTH (1 syllable)

noun: The quality of being physically powerful, or the degree of force or influence something has.

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Strength in a Sentence

  • She has the strength to carry both bags.
  • The strength of the argument surprised everyone.
  • Test the strength of the rope before you trust it.

Common Mispronunciations of Strength

Not STRENT

Three consonants close this word and all three matter: ng, then k, then th. Cutting the ending short is what leaves you with strent.

Not stuh-RENGTH

The str at the front runs together without a vowel. Adding one splits a single syllable into two.

Tip: Most American speakers slip a small k in before the th, giving STRENGKTH. British speakers usually leave it out.

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