How to Pronounce "strike a false note"
expression
ˈstɹaɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfɔɫs/ /ˈnoʊt
STRYK uh FAWLS NOHT
stɹˈaɪk/ /æɪ/ /fˈɒls/ /nˈəʊt
STRYK uh FOLS NOHT
Definition
To do or say something that seems wrong, inappropriate, or out of place in a situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɹaɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfɔɫs/ /ˈnoʊt
British English
stɹˈaɪk/ /æɪ/ /fˈɒls/ /nˈəʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STRYK uh FAWLS NOHT
UK
STRYK uh FOLS NOHT
Listen in Context
He tried to make a joke but struck a false note at the meeting.
Her comment about money struck a false note during the celebration.
The speech was good, but the ending struck a false note.
Everyone was enjoying themselves until his comment struck a false note.