stridor

Meaning

1. A harsh, shrill, unpleasant noise.
2. A high-pitched sound heard on inspiration resulting from turbulent air flow in the upper airway usually indicative of serious airway obstruction.

Synonyms

blare

blaring

clamoring

clamour

clamouring

din

noise

pother

rumbling

uproar

wheeze

wheezing

noisy breathing

harsh voice

baldare

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈstɹaɪdɚ/

Etymology

From Latin strīdor (“shrill or harsh sound”), from strīdō (“make a shrill or harsh sound”).