How Do You Spell STRICKEN?

Pronunciation: [stɹˈɪkən] (IPA)

The word "stricken" is pronounced as /ˈstrɪ.kən/ in IPA phonetic transcription. This word has been derived from the verb "strike" and is used to indicate something that has been affected by a blow or an illness. The spelling of "stricken" is particularly interesting as it features a silent "c". Furthermore, the "i" and "e" in the middle of the word follow the common English rule of "i" before "e", except after "c". This rule helps to explain why the "c" remains silent in this word.

STRICKEN Meaning and Definition

1. "Stricken," as an adjective, refers to a state of being deeply affected or afflicted by something, typically in a negative or distressing way. The term can be used both literally and figuratively to describe the impact or consequence of an event, disease, or emotion on an individual or a certain group.

   In the literal sense, "stricken" often describes physical ailments or injuries that have dealt a severe blow to a person's health or well-being. It suggests a state of being overwhelmed or debilitated due to an illness, injury, or a sudden occurrence. For example, when someone is described as being "stricken with a disease," it implies that the person has been severely affected by the illness, experiencing its adverse effects and possibly struggling to cope or recover.

   Figuratively, "stricken" is used to convey the emotional or psychological impact of distressing events on a person's mind or spirit. It signifies a profound level of suffering, grief, or shock that comes as a result of a tragic occurrence or a distressing event. For instance, if a community is described as being "stricken by a natural disaster," it implies that the people in that community have been deeply affected and are struggling to cope with the aftermath of the calamity.

   In both literal and figurative contexts, "stricken" illustrates a state of being profoundly affected, often suggesting a complex combination of physical, emotional, and psychological turmoil stemming from a harsh or damaging circumstance.

2. • Smitten; advanced; far gone.

   • Afflicted; far gone.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for STRICKEN *

• striken 58.9743589%
• strucken 11.1111111%
• sticken 9.4017094%
• strickened 4.2735042%
• stricked 3.4188034%
• stricten 3.4188034%
• stricen 2.5641025%
• tricken 1.7094017%
• stricke 0.8547008%
• strick 0.8547008%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for STRICKEN

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Etymology of STRICKEN

The word "stricken" comes from the Old English word "strīcan", which means "to smite" or "to strike". It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "strikijaną", which has the same meaning. The term evolved in Middle English to "streken" before eventually taking its current form, "stricken". It carries a sense of being hit or affected by something, often with a negative connotation, and is commonly used to describe emotional or physical affliction.

Similar spelling words for STRICKEN

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• stroke,
• striker.

Conjugate verb Stricken

CONDITIONAL

I would strike

we would strike

you would strike

he/she/it would strike

they would strike

FUTURE

I will strike

we will strike

you will strike

he/she/it will strike

they will strike

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have struck, will have stricken

we will have struck, will have stricken

you will have struck, will have stricken

he/she/it will have struck, will have stricken

they will have struck, will have stricken

PAST

I struck

we struck

you struck

he/she/it struck

they struck

PAST PERFECT

I had struck, had stricken

we had struck, had stricken

you had struck, had stricken

he/she/it had struck, had stricken

they had struck, had stricken

PRESENT

I strike

we strike

you strike

he/she/it strikes

they strike

PRESENT PERFECT

I have struck, have stricken

we have struck, have stricken

you have struck, have stricken

he/she/it has struck, has stricken

they have struck, have stricken

I am striking

we are striking

you are striking

he/she/it is striking

they are striking

I was striking

we were striking

you were striking

he/she/it was striking

they were striking

I will be striking

we will be striking

you will be striking

he/she/it will be striking

they will be striking

I have been striking

we have been striking

you have been striking

he/she/it has been striking

they have been striking

I had been striking

we had been striking

you had been striking

he/she/it had been striking

they had been striking

I will have been striking

we will have been striking

you will have been striking

he/she/it will have been striking

they will have been striking

I would have struck, would have stricken

we would have struck, would have stricken

you would have struck, would have stricken

he/she/it would have struck, would have stricken

they would have struck, would have stricken

I would be striking

we would be striking

you would be striking

he/she/it would be striking

they would be striking

I would have been striking

we would have been striking

you would have been striking

he/she/it would have been striking

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