heelstrike

Questions

What does heelstrike mean?

The action of the heel striking the ground when walking or running.

Where does heelstrike come from?

From heel + strike.

How to pronounce heelstrike

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “heelstrike”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “heelstrike”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “heelstrike” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.