How to pronounce stricken
Say it like STRIK-un. Stricken has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRIK).
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- STRIK
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stricken pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stricken
American and British speakers say stricken in essentially the same way: /ˈstrɪkən/ in the US and /ˈstrɪkən/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRIK-un.
What does stricken mean?
- grievously affected especially by disease
- (used in combination) affected by something overwhelming“conscience-smitten”“awe-struck”
- put out of action (by illness)
Where does stricken come from?
Cognate with Saterland Frisian strieken, Dutch gestreken, German Low German streken, German gestrichen.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with stricken
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Questions about saying stricken
How do you pronounce stricken?
Say STRIK-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈstrɪkən/. In British English it is /ˈstrɪkən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stricken?
Stricken has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRIK). Broken into parts: STRIK · un.
Do Americans and Brits say stricken the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstrɪkən/ and the British form is /ˈstrɪkən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.