How to pronounce brisk
Say it like BRISK. Brisk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BRISK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brisk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRISKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of brisk
American and British speakers say brisk in essentially the same way: /brɪsk/ in the US and /brɪsk/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRISK.
What does brisk mean?
- Full of liveliness and activity; characterized by quickness of motion or action.“We took a brisk walk yesterday.”
- Full of spirit of life; effervescing.
- Stimulating or invigorating.“This morning was a brisk fall day. It wasn't cold enough for frost, but you wanted to keep moving.”
- To make or become lively; to enliven; to animate.
Where does brisk come from?
Uncertain; probably a collateral form of brusque, but compare Irish briosc, Scottish Gaelic brisg, Welsh brys.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with brisk
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of brisk.
Questions about saying brisk
How do you pronounce brisk?
Say BRISK. The American pronunciation is /brɪsk/. In British English it is /brɪsk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brisk?
Brisk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BRISK.
Do Americans and Brits say brisk the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /brɪsk/ and the British form is /brɪsk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.