How to Pronounce "strikeout"
word
ˈstɹaɪˌkaʊt
STRY-kowt
ˈstraɪkaʊt
STRY-kowt
Definition
In baseball, a 'strikeout' is when the batter gets three strikes and is out. It can also be used more generally to describe a failed attempt at something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɹaɪˌkaʊt
British English
ˈstraɪkaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STRY-kowt
UK
STRY-kowt
Listen in Context
He got a strikeout in the first inning.
The pitcher celebrated his tenth strikeout of the game.
A strikeout means the batter is out.
It was a tough night—he ended with just one strikeout.