stringent meaning

UK US /ˈstrɪndʒənt/ 2 syllables

stringent (adjective): demanding strict attention to rules and procedures.

Definition of stringent

  1. demanding strict attention to rules and procedures
    • rigorous discipline
    • tight security
    • stringent safety measures

    Synonyms: rigorous, tight

    Similar: demanding

    Related forms: stringency

How to pronounce stringent

stringent is pronounced /ˈstrɪndʒənt/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with stringent

Scrabble score: 10 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with ST · words ending in NT · 9-letter words

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