How to Pronounce Stroke

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

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Syllables

Letters

/stɹəʊk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “stroke”

"stroke" has 2 syllables: strok-e. It rhymes with evoke and croak, if that helps it stick.

What does stroke mean?

noun

An act of stroking (moving one's hand over a surface).
“She gave the cat a stroke.”
A blow or hit.
“a stroke on the chin”

Synonyms

caress beat blow hit CVA cerebrovascular accident stroke of the pen hour

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Words that rhyme with stroke

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evoke croak provoke invoke baroque yoke joke cloak poke revoke spoke coke

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stroke"?▾

"Stroke" has 2 syllables: strok · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "stroke"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stroke" is /stɹəʊk/.

What does "stroke" mean?▾

Stroke: An act of stroking (moving one's hand over a surface).

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