How to pronounce rigorous in American English
“rigorous” pronunciation by American speakers
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“rigorous” in real sentences — American speakers
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Not scientifically rigorous.
CDC
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of rigorous research designs.
NIH
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the rigorous operating conditions.
NTSB
Words that sound like “rigorous”
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