How to Pronounce "strike home"
expression
ˈstɹaɪk/ /ˈhoʊm
STRYK HOHM
stɹˈaɪk/ /hˈəʊm
stry-K HOHM
Definition
If something 'strikes home,' it has a strong emotional effect or makes the main point very clear and meaningful to someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɹaɪk/ /ˈhoʊm
British English
stɹˈaɪk/ /hˈəʊm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STRYK HOHM
UK
stry-K HOHM
Listen in Context
It wasn't until the bill arrived that the real cost struck home.
His words finally struck home and I realized what I needed to do.
The teacher's advice really struck home for me.
When she explained her feelings, her words struck home with everyone.