How to Pronounce "strike out on your own"
expression
STRYKE-owt-on-yor-OWN
stryke-OWT-on-yor-OHN
Definition
To leave a group, family, or familiar situation and start doing something by yourself, especially to become independent or start a new journey.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɹaɪk/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈoʊn
British English
stɹˈaɪk/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒn/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈəʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STRYKE-owt-on-yor-OWN
UK
stryke-OWT-on-yor-OHN
Listen in Context
Sarah wants to strike out on her own and move to a new city.
After graduation, he decided to strike out on his own.
Young people often strike out on their own to learn independence.
I'm nervous, but it's time to strike out on my own and see what happens.