How to pronounce strikes
Say it like STRYKS. Strikes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STRYKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strikes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRYKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of strikes
American and British speakers say strikes in essentially the same way: /straɪks/ in the US and /straɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRYKS.
What does strikes mean?
- plural of strike How to pronounce strike
- third-person singular simple present indicative of strike How to pronounce strike
Questions about saying strikes
How do you pronounce strikes?
Say STRYKS. The American pronunciation is /straɪks/. In British English it is /straɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in strikes?
Strikes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STRYKS.
Do Americans and Brits say strikes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /straɪks/ and the British form is /straɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.