How to pronounce rigorous
American English pronunciation
RIG-ur-us
- IPA
- /ˈɹɪɡɚəs/
- Syllables
- RIG · ur · us (3 syllables, stress on the 1st)
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What rigorous means
Very strict, thorough, and demanding
In a sentence: The swim team follows a rigorous practice plan every morning before school.
Where it comes from: From a Latin word meaning stiff or rigid, which reached English through French.
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