How to pronounce strokes
Say it like STROHKS. Strokes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STROHKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strokes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STROHKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of strokes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: STROHKS.
What does strokes mean?
- plural of stroke How to pronounce stroke
- third-person singular simple present indicative of stroke How to pronounce stroke
Words that rhyme with strokes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of strokes.
Questions about saying strokes
How do you pronounce strokes?
Say STROHKS. The American pronunciation is /stroʊks/. In British English it is /strəʊks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in strokes?
Strokes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STROHKS.
Is strokes 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 /strəʊks/ (STROHKS).