How to Pronounce "stroke your ego"
expression
ˈstɹoʊk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈiɡoʊ
STROHK yor EE-goh
stɹˈəʊk/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈiːɡəʊ
str-OHK yaw EE-goh
Definition
To flatter someone excessively or do something to make them feel important, often to please or manipulate them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɹoʊk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈiɡoʊ
British English
stɹˈəʊk/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈiːɡəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STROHK yor EE-goh
UK
str-OHK yaw EE-goh
Listen in Context
She loves it when people stroke her ego with compliments.
Don’t stroke his ego if you want honest feedback.
Teachers shouldn’t always stroke students’ egos; sometimes they need critique.
If you want him to help, just stroke his ego a little—he loves to feel important.