How to pronounce strobe
Say it like STROHB. Strobe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STROHB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strobe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STROHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of strobe
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: STROHB.
What does strobe mean?
- A stroboscopic lamp: a device used to produce regular flashes of light.
- An electronic signal in hardware indicating that a value is ready to be read.“a memory strobe; a data strobe”
- To flash like a stroboscopic lamp.
Where does strobe come from?
Shortening of stroboscope.
Words that rhyme with strobe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of strobe.
Questions about saying strobe
How do you pronounce strobe?
Say STROHB. The American pronunciation is /stroʊb/. In British English it is /strəʊb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in strobe?
Strobe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STROHB.
Is strobe 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 /strəʊb/ (STROHB).