How to Pronounce "strike a pose"
expression
ˈstɹaɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpoʊz
STRYK-uh-POHZ
stɹˈaɪk/ /æɪ/ /pˈəʊz
STRYK-uh-POHZ
Definition
To deliberately position your body or stand in a specific way for a photo, to show off, or to attract attention.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɹaɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpoʊz
British English
stɹˈaɪk/ /æɪ/ /pˈəʊz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STRYK-uh-POHZ
UK
STRYK-uh-POHZ
Listen in Context
The model strikes a pose for the camera.
Can you strike a pose for the photo?
The children love to strike a pose when playing dress-up.
He always strikes a pose like a movie star.