How to Pronounce "strike back"
expression
ˈstɹaɪk/ /ˈbæk
STRYKE-BAK
stɹˈaɪk/ /bˈæk
stryke-BACK
Definition
To react to an attack or criticism by attacking or criticizing in return.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɹaɪk/ /ˈbæk
British English
stɹˈaɪk/ /bˈæk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STRYKE-BAK
UK
stryke-BACK
Listen in Context
If someone hits you, you should not strike back.
The player was fouled and then struck back.
She didn't want to strike back at her classmates’ mean words.
After facing criticism, the company finally decided to strike back with a public statement.