How to Pronounce "have a stroke"
expression
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈstɹoʊk
HAV uh STROHK
hæv/ /æɪ/ /stɹˈəʊk
HAV uh STROHK
Definition
To experience a serious medical condition where the blood supply to part of the brain is stopped, which can cause sudden weakness, trouble speaking, or loss of consciousness.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈstɹoʊk
British English
hæv/ /æɪ/ /stɹˈəʊk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV uh STROHK
UK
HAV uh STROHK
Listen in Context
My grandfather had a stroke last year.
If you have a stroke, call for help immediately.
She cannot speak clearly since she had a stroke.
He was lucky to survive after he had a stroke at home.