How to Pronounce "strike a sour note"
expression
ˈstɹaɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsaʊɝ/, /ˈsaʊɹ/ /ˈnoʊt
STRYK uh SOWR noht
stɹˈaɪk/ /æɪ/ /sˈaʊə/ /nˈəʊt
STRYK uh SOW-uh noht
Definition
To do or say something that disrupts the good mood or positive atmosphere, often making others feel uncomfortable or awkward.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɹaɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsaʊɝ/, /ˈsaʊɹ/ /ˈnoʊt
British English
stɹˈaɪk/ /æɪ/ /sˈaʊə/ /nˈəʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STRYK uh SOWR noht
UK
STRYK uh SOW-uh noht
Listen in Context
His rude comment struck a sour note during the party.
Her joke was supposed to be funny, but it struck a sour note.
Everything was going well until his criticism struck a sour note.
We were all laughing, but his serious question struck a sour note.