How to pronounce asks
Say it like ASKS. Asks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/æsks/ASKS
UK British/ɑːsks/AHSKS
- ASKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ASKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of asks
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: AHSKS.
What does asks mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of ask How to pronounce ask
- plural of ask How to pronounce ask
Questions about saying asks
How do you pronounce asks?
Say ASKS. The American pronunciation is /æsks/. In British English it is /ɑːsks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in asks?
Asks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ASKS.
Is asks 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 /ɑːsks/ (AHSKS).