How to Pronounce "stricken"
word
/ˈstɹɪkən/
STRIK-uhn
/stɹˈɪkən/
stri-KUHN
Definition
Describes someone or something badly affected by trouble, illness, or disaster. It often suggests strong suffering or damage.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈstɹɪkən/
British English
/stɹˈɪkən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STRIK-uhn
UK
stri-KUHN
Listen in Context
The village was stricken by a severe flood.
She was stricken with a sudden illness.
The country is stricken by poverty.
After hearing the news, he looked completely stricken.