How to Pronounce Strategic

To pronounce "strategic", say STRAT-eg-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /stɹəˈtiː.dʒɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/stɹəˈtiː.dʒɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “strategic”

"strategic" has 3 syllables: strat-eg-ic. It rhymes with paraplegic and quadriplegic, if that helps it stick.

What does strategic mean?

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to strategy

Synonyms

strategeticstrategeticalstrategical

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Words that rhyme with strategic

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paraplegicquadriplegicnonstrategicdziedzic

Related words

importantstrategizingstrategisttacticalcrucialprograminstitutionalizedpolicy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "strategic"?▾

"Strategic" has 3 syllables: strat · eg · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "strategic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "strategic" is /stɹəˈtiː.dʒɪk/.

What does "strategic" mean?▾

Strategic: Of or pertaining to strategy

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