How to Pronounce "a stroke of genius"
expression
uh STROHK uh JEE-nee-uhs
uh STROHK uhv JEE-nee-uhs
Definition
A sudden brilliant idea or action that shows great intelligence or creativity.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈstɹoʊk/ /ˈəv/ /ˈdʒinjəs
British English
æɪ/ /stɹˈəʊk/ /ˈɒv/ /dʒˈiːnɪəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh STROHK uh JEE-nee-uhs
UK
uh STROHK uhv JEE-nee-uhs
Listen in Context
Inventing the light bulb was a stroke of genius.
Her solution to the problem was a stroke of genius.
Adding that ingredient was a stroke of genius.
Bringing an umbrella on a sunny day turned out to be a stroke of genius when it started raining unexpectedly.