How to pronounce keystroke
Say it like KEE-strohk. Keystroke has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE).
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- KEE
- strohk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Keystroke pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- strohkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of keystroke
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KEE-strohk.
What does keystroke mean?
- The act of pressing an input key on a computer keyboard, typewriter, or similar input device.
- A keyboard shortcut.
- To enter (data etc.) by pressing keys on a keyboard.
Where does keystroke come from?
From key + stroke.
Questions about saying keystroke
How do you pronounce keystroke?
Say KEE-strohk. The American pronunciation is /ˈkiˌstroʊk/. In British English it is /ˈkiːˌstrəʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in keystroke?
Keystroke has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE). Broken into parts: KEE · strohk.
Is keystroke pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkiːˌstrəʊk/ (KEE-strohk).