What is another word for strike the hour?
Pronunciation: [stɹˈa͡ɪk ðɪ ˈa͡ʊ͡ə] (IPA) 
There are several synonyms for the phrase "strike the hour" which means to signal the time by making a loud sound or striking a bell. One common synonym is "chime the hour" which is used when referring to a clock that chimes every hour. "Ring the hour" is another phrase that is used when discussing the sound of a clock or bell. "Sound the hour" is also a popular synonym used to describe the act of signaling the hour. Finally, "mark the hour" is a phrase commonly used in literature which refers to the act of noting the time. All of these synonyms are widely used and interchangeable with "strike the hour".
