How to Pronounce "different strokes for different folks"
expression
DIFF-ruhnt STROHKS fer DIFF-ruhnt FOHKS
DIFF-ruhnt STR-OHKS faw DIFF-ruhnt FOHKS
Definition
This expression means people have different preferences or ways of doing things, and that's okay.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɪfɝənt/, /ˈdɪfɹənt/ /ˈstɹoʊks/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈdɪfɝənt/, /ˈdɪfɹənt/ /ˈfoʊks
British English
dˈɪfɹənt/ /stɹˈəʊks/ /fˈɔː/ /dˈɪfɹənt/ /fˈəʊks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DIFF-ruhnt STROHKS fer DIFF-ruhnt FOHKS
UK
DIFF-ruhnt STR-OHKS faw DIFF-ruhnt FOHKS
Listen in Context
Some people like coffee, others prefer tea—different strokes for different folks.
He likes classical music, but I prefer pop. Different strokes for different folks.
Some people love spicy food and others don't. Different strokes for different folks.
You want to travel the world, but I’d rather stay home. Different strokes for different folks, right?