How to Pronounce "strikes"
word
/ˈstɹaɪks/
strykz
/stɹˈaɪks/
strykz
Definition
'Strikes' can be the plural of 'strike', meaning work stoppages by employees, or the third-person singular form of the verb 'strike'. As a verb, it can mean to hit, to suddenly affect or impress someone, or to come to someone’s mind.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈstɹaɪks/
British English
/stɹˈaɪks/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
strykz
UK
strykz
Listen in Context
The workers started two strikes last year.
He strikes the ball with a stick.
It strikes me as a good idea.
What really strikes me is how calm she stayed.