strike

/straɪk/

Syllables strike

Stress STRIKE

Phonics Breakdown

str

/str/

consonant blend

i

/aɪ/

long i (i_e)

ke

/k/

silent letter

Meaning

to hit; to attack; a work stoppage

Sound Reference

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str=/str/(street) + i=/aɪ/(time) + k=/k/(kite)

Example

The workers decided to strike for better pay.