strident
strident is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, strident is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofstrident
- One of a class of s-like fricatives produced by an airstream directed at the upper teeth.
- Loud; shrill, piercing, high-pitched; rough-sounding
Example: "The trumpet sounded strident against the string orchestra."
- Grating or obnoxious
Example: "The artist chose a strident mixture of colors."
- Vigorous; making strides
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