How to pronounce strident:
Example: "Blatant radios"
One of a class of s-like fricatives produced by an airstream directed at the upper teeth.
Loud; shrill, piercing, high-pitched; rough-sounding
Example: "The trumpet sounded strident against the string orchestra."
Grating or obnoxious
Example: "The artist chose a strident mixture of colors."
Vigorous; making strides