How to pronounce strategy
Say it like STRAT-uh-jee. Strategy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAT).
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- STRAT
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strategy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of strategy
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: STRAT-ih-jee.
What does strategy mean?
- an elaborate and systematic plan of action
- the branch of military science dealing with military command and the planning and conduct of a war
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Questions about saying strategy
How do you pronounce strategy?
Say STRAT-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˈstrætədʒi/. In British English it is /ˈstrætɪdʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in strategy?
Strategy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAT). Broken into parts: STRAT · uh · jee.
Is strategy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈstrætɪdʒi/ (STRAT-ih-jee).