stridor

noun

Definition
a whistling sound when breathing (usually heard on inspiration); indicates obstruction of the trachea or larynx
Example
The word 'stridor' is often used in everyday conversation.
Etymology
No etymology available.

Quick Facts

Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
2
Consonants
5
Length
7

Word Statistics

Length
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble Score
Frequency
2.31

Word Characteristics