How to Pronounce "strafing"
word
ˈstɹeɪfɪŋ
STRAYF-ing
stɹˈeɪfɪŋ
str-AYF-ing
Definition
Firing bullets rapidly from an airplane or a vehicle, usually with a machine gun, to attack targets on the ground.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɹeɪfɪŋ
British English
stɹˈeɪfɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STRAYF-ing
UK
str-AYF-ing
Listen in Context
The fighter planes began strafing the enemy lines.
The helicopter was strafing the field below.
Soldiers hid to avoid strafing from above.
There was a terrifying noise as the jets started strafing the runway.