How to Pronounce "strike up a conversation"
expression
ˈstɹaɪk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˌkɑnvɝˈseɪʃən
STRYK-up-uh-KAHN-ver-SAY-shun
stɹˈaɪk/ /ˈʌp/ /æɪ/ /kɒnvəsˈeɪʃən
STRYK-up-uh-kon-ver-SAY-shun
Definition
To start talking to someone you don’t already know or to begin a conversation with someone, often in a friendly or casual way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɹaɪk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˌkɑnvɝˈseɪʃən
British English
stɹˈaɪk/ /ˈʌp/ /æɪ/ /kɒnvəsˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STRYK-up-uh-KAHN-ver-SAY-shun
UK
STRYK-up-uh-kon-ver-SAY-shun
Listen in Context
He tried to strike up a conversation with the new student.
It can be hard to strike up a conversation with strangers.
She always knows how to strike up a conversation at a party.
If you want to make friends, just strike up a conversation about something you both like.