How to Pronounce Stricken

To pronounce "stricken", say STRICK-en — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈstɹɪkən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈstɹɪkən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “stricken”

"stricken" has 2 syllables: strick-en. It rhymes with chicken and thicken, if that helps it stick.

What does stricken mean?

adjective

  1. Struck by something.
  2. Disabled or incapacitated by something.

verb

  1. (sometimes with out or through) To delete or cross out; to scratch or eliminate.

    “Please strike the last sentence.”

  2. (physical) To have a sharp or sudden effect.

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Words that rhyme with stricken

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chickenthickenquickensickendickenbikinricken

Related words

afflictedsickillaffectedsmittendistresstormenteddistressed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stricken"?▾

"Stricken" has 2 syllables: strick · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "stricken"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stricken" is /ˈstɹɪkən/.

What does "stricken" mean?▾

Stricken: Struck by something.

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