How to pronounce asked
Say it like ASKT. Asked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/æskt/ASKT
UK British/ɑːskt/AHSKT
- ASKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asked pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ASKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of asked
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: AHSKT.
What does asked mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of ask How to pronounce ask
- Arsed (bothered; willing to make an effort).
Questions about saying asked
How do you pronounce asked?
Say ASKT. The American pronunciation is /æskt/. In British English it is /ɑːskt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in asked?
Asked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ASKT.
Is asked pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ɑːskt/ (AHSKT).