How to Pronounce "broad strokes"
expression
ˈbɹɔd/ /ˈstɹoʊks
BRAWD STROHKS
bɹˈɔːd/ /stɹˈəʊks
b-RAWD STR-OHKS
Definition
'Broad strokes' means talking about the main ideas or a general overview, without going into details.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹɔd/ /ˈstɹoʊks
British English
bɹˈɔːd/ /stɹˈəʊks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRAWD STROHKS
UK
b-RAWD STR-OHKS
Listen in Context
Let me explain the plan in broad strokes.
She described the story in broad strokes without details.
We only need the broad strokes of the report for now.
Just give me the broad strokes—I don’t need every tiny detail.