How to Pronounce "stratagem"
word
ˈstɹætədʒəm
STRAT-uh-jum
stɹˈæteɪdʒəm
struh-TAY-jum
Definition
A stratagem is a clever plan or trick designed to achieve a specific goal, especially by deceiving someone or outsmarting an opponent.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɹætədʒəm
British English
stɹˈæteɪdʒəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STRAT-uh-jum
UK
struh-TAY-jum
Listen in Context
He used a clever stratagem to win the game.
The general's stratagem surprised the enemy.
She thought of a quick stratagem to solve the problem.
That wasn't just luck—it was a well-planned stratagem.