# stringent vs strongest

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### stringent
*adjective · IPA /ˈstɹɪn.d͡ʒənt/ · frequency rank #16,593*
Strict; binding strongly; making strict requirements; restrictive; rigid; severe

### strongest
*adjective · IPA /ˈstɹɒŋɡəst/ · frequency rank #5,921*
superlative form of strong: most strong

## Source
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