How to Pronounce "strike the right note"
expression
ˈstɹaɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈnoʊt
STRYK thuh RYT NOHT
stɹˈaɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈaɪt/ /nˈəʊt
stryke thuh RYT NOHT
Definition
To do or say something in a way that is especially appropriate or effective for the situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɹaɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈnoʊt
British English
stɹˈaɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈaɪt/ /nˈəʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STRYK thuh RYT NOHT
UK
stryke thuh RYT NOHT
Listen in Context
His apology really struck the right note with everyone.
The teacher's speech struck the right note at graduation.
Her joke struck the right note and made everyone laugh.
He always manages to strike the right note during difficult conversations.