How to Pronounce Strafe

To pronounce "strafe", say STRAF-e — 2 syllables, IPA /stɹeɪf/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/stɹeɪf/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “strafe”

"strafe" has 2 syllables: straf-e. It rhymes with chafe and unsafe, if that helps it stick.

What does strafe mean?

noun

  1. An attack of machine-gun or cannon fire from a low-flying aircraft.
  2. A sideways movement without turning.

verb

  1. To attack (ground targets) with automatic gunfire from a low-flying aircraft.
  2. To sidestep; to move sideways without turning (a core mechanic of most first-person shooters).

Words that rhyme with strafe

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chafeunsaferafefailsafeenvirosafegrafelataifraiffsafescaifewaif

Related words

blastshellairstrikedroneshoottriggerfragfire

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "strafe"?▾

"Strafe" has 2 syllables: straf · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "strafe"?▾

The IPA transcription of "strafe" is /stɹeɪf/.

What does "strafe" mean?▾

Strafe: An attack of machine-gun or cannon fire from a low-flying aircraft.

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