How to Pronounce "strike a blow"
expression
ˈstɹaɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɫoʊ
STRYK-uh-BLOH
stɹˈaɪk/ /æɪ/ /blˈəʊ
STRYK-uh-BLOH
Definition
To physically hit something or someone, or (more often) to make a strong effort to support or oppose a cause, idea, or person.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɹaɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɫoʊ
British English
stɹˈaɪk/ /æɪ/ /blˈəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STRYK-uh-BLOH
UK
STRYK-uh-BLOH
Listen in Context
They wanted to strike a blow for freedom.
The workers struck a blow against injustice by protesting.
He struck a blow to start the revolution.
This new policy really strikes a blow against corruption.