strident adj

1 conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry; "blatant radios"; "a clamorous uproar"; "strident demands"; "a vociferous mob" [syn: blatant, clamant, clamorous, vociferous]

2 unpleasantly loud and harsh [syn: raucous]

English

Pronunciation

Adjective

strident

1. Loud, piercing, high-pitched, or rough sounding.

   The trumpet sounded strident against the string orchestra.

Translations

• French: strident

Strident may refer to

• strident vowels
• strident consonants, a feature related to sibilant consonants, but also including labiodental and uvular fricatives.

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