How to Pronounce Struck

To pronounce "struck", say STRUCK — one syllable, IPA /st͡ʃɹʌk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/st͡ʃɹʌk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “struck”

"struck" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with ruck and thunderstruck, if that helps it stick.

What does struck 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.

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Words that rhyme with struck

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ruckthunderstrucksuckawestruckpluckstuckmoonstruckshuckamokfuckschmuckamuck

Related words

smittenaffectedmarcelltakensmashedslaughteredbombedwhipped

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "struck"?▾

"Struck" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "struck"?▾

The IPA transcription of "struck" is /st͡ʃɹʌk/.

What does "struck" mean?▾

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

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