Strait of Hormuz

Pronunciation of Strait of Hormuz
Strait → /streɪt/ → “strate” (rhymes with great)
of → /əv/ → “uhv” (often very soft)
Hormuz → /hɔːrˈmuːz/ → “hor-MOOZ”

Together: /streɪt əv hɔːrˈmuːz/
Spoken: “strate uhv hor-MOOZ”

Meaning
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow, strategically vital waterway in the Middle East that:
Connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the open ocean
Lies between Iran (north) and Oman / the UAE (south)
Is one of the world’s most important النفط (oil) shipping routes, with a large percentage of global oil passing through it daily

In simple terms: it’s a narrow sea passage with huge global economic importance.