How to Pronounce "two strikes against one"
expression
ˈtu/ /ˈstɹaɪks/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst/ /ˈwən
TOO STRYKS uh-GAYNST wuhn
tˈuː/ /stɹˈaɪks/ /ɐɡˈɛnst/ /wˈɒn
TOO str-IKES uh-GENST won
Definition
An expression meaning that someone already has two disadvantages or difficulties against them, making it harder to succeed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtu/ /ˈstɹaɪks/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst/ /ˈwən
British English
tˈuː/ /stɹˈaɪks/ /ɐɡˈɛnst/ /wˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TOO STRYKS uh-GAYNST wuhn
UK
TOO str-IKES uh-GENST won
Listen in Context
Because I was late and forgot my homework, I already have two strikes against me.
If you fail this test, that's two strikes against you already.
She started the race sick and undertrained — two strikes against her.
It's hard to get this job with two strikes against you from the start.