how to pronounce strobe

/ˈstɹoʊb/

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strobe is pronounced in one syllable

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An example use of strobe in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… electronic flash strobe I've read this …”

meanings of strobe

noun:

A stroboscopic lamp: a device used to produce regular flashes of light.
An electronic signal in hardware indicating that a value is ready to be read.

verb:

To flash like a stroboscopic lamp.

strobe frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word strobe occurs in english on average 0.6 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.