American English

How to pronounce strawberry

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STRAWbehree

/ˈstɹɔˌbɛɹ.i/

3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

A small, soft, red fruit with tiny seeds on its surface.

What to listen for

“Strawberry” is usually pronounced /ˈstrɔˌbɛɹ.i/. You may also hear /ˈstrɑ.bə.ɹi/, especially from speakers whose vowel in “straw” matches the vowel in “cot”; the middle syllable is weaker.

Usual pronunciation/ˈstɹɔˌbɛɹ.i/
Common alternate/ˈstɹɑ.bə.ɹi/
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Meanings & examples

noun

A small, soft, red fruit with tiny seeds on its surface.

I put strawberries in my cereal.

These strawberries are very sweet.

Common phrases & grammar

fresh strawberries · strawberry jam · strawberry shortcake

eat + a strawberry

some + strawberries

nounless common

A low plant that produces strawberries.

We planted strawberries in the garden.

The strawberry plants need more water.

Common phrases & grammar

strawberry plant

grow + strawberry plants

Useful expressions

strawberry blonde

Hair that is a light reddish-gold color.

She has strawberry-blonde hair.

Related words & forms

The plural changes y to ies: strawberries.