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“Strider” or “Stridor”

Overview

strider / stridor are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

strider: (noun) a person who walks rapidly with long steps.

stridor: (noun) a whistling sound when breathing (usually heard on inspiration); indicates obstruction of the trachea or larynx.

Pronunciation

strider: s·t·r·AY·d·er

stridor: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “strider”

  • Strider - strong in fighting and
  • is a species of water strider in the family Gerridae.

Examples of “stridor”

  • of the breathing symptoms include stridor, snoring, wheezing, gasping, and reverse


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