How to Pronounce Striking

To pronounce "striking", say STRIK-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈstɹaɪkɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈstɹaɪkɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “striking”

"striking" has 2 syllables: strik-ing. It rhymes with spiking and hitchhiking, if that helps it stick.

What does striking mean?

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.

noun

  1. The act by which something strikes or is struck.

adjective

  1. Making a strong impression.

    “He looked quite striking in his new suit and tie.”

Words that rhyme with striking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

spikinghitchhikinghikingbikingdykinglikingdislikingdikingpikingmiking

Related words

impinginghithittingprominentcontactimpressiveoutstandingspectacular

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "striking"?▾

"Striking" has 2 syllables: strik · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "striking"?▾

The IPA transcription of "striking" is /ˈstɹaɪkɪŋ/.

What does "striking" mean?▾

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

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