How to Pronounce "strike a match"
expression
ˈstɹaɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmætʃ
STRY-kuh-MATCH
stɹˈaɪk/ /æɪ/ /mˈætʃ
stry-KUH-match
Definition
To make a match produce a flame by rubbing it against a rough surface.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɹaɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmætʃ
British English
stɹˈaɪk/ /æɪ/ /mˈætʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STRY-kuh-MATCH
UK
stry-KUH-match
Listen in Context
He struck a match to light the candle.
Please strike a match and start the fire.
It was hard to strike a match in the wind.
She fumbled in her bag, trying to strike a match in the dark.