How to Pronounce Strokes

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

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Syllables

Letters

/stɹəʊks/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “strokes”

"strokes" has 2 syllables: strok-es. It rhymes with coax and hoax, if that helps it stick.

What does strokes 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”

verb

To move one's hand or an object (such as a broom) along (a surface) in one direction.
To hit the ball with the bat in a flowing motion.

Synonyms

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

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Words that rhyme with strokes

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coax hoax evokes folks invokes jokes provokes soaks blokes chokes cokes yokes

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "strokes"?▾

"Strokes" has 2 syllables: strok · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "strokes"?▾

The IPA transcription of "strokes" is /stɹəʊks/.

What does "strokes" mean?▾

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

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