How to Pronounce "strata"
word
ˈstɹætə
STRAT-uh
stɹˈɑːtɐ
struh-TAH
Definition
Strata are layers of material, such as rock or earth, or levels within a structure or society. The word can refer both to physical layers and to social or organizational levels.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɹætə
British English
stɹˈɑːtɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STRAT-uh
UK
struh-TAH
Listen in Context
The mountain has many strata of different colors.
Ancient fossils were found in lower strata.
Society is often divided into different strata.
Geologists analyze rock strata to learn about Earth's history.