How to pronounce keystrokes
Say it like KEE-strohks. Keystrokes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE).
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- KEE
- strohks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Keystrokes 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.
- strohksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of keystrokes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KEE-strohks.
What does keystrokes mean?
- plural of keystroke How to pronounce keystroke
Questions about saying keystrokes
How do you pronounce keystrokes?
Say KEE-strohks. The American pronunciation is /ˈkiˌstroʊks/. In British English it is /ˈkiːˌstrəʊks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in keystrokes?
Keystrokes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE). Broken into parts: KEE · strohks.
Is keystrokes 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 /ˈkiːˌstrəʊks/ (KEE-strohks).