How to pronounce strafing
Say it like STRAY-fing. Strafing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAY).
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- STRAY
- fing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strafing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- fingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of strafing
American and British speakers say strafing in essentially the same way: /ˈstreɪfɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈstreɪfɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRAY-fing.
What does strafing mean?
Words that rhyme with strafing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of strafing.
Questions about saying strafing
How do you pronounce strafing?
Say STRAY-fing. The American pronunciation is /ˈstreɪfɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈstreɪfɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in strafing?
Strafing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAY). Broken into parts: STRAY · fing.
Do Americans and Brits say strafing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstreɪfɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈstreɪfɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.