"Be strode" is a verb meaning to walk with long steps. Its spelling can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /bi ˈstroʊd/. The first syllable is pronounced like "bee," with a long "e" sound. The second syllable is pronounced with a long "o" sound, like the word "show." The final syllable is pronounced with a long "o" sound as well and a soft "d" sound. Overall, "be strode" is spelled phonetically to match its pronunciation.