How to pronounce risked
Say it like RISKT. Risked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RISKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Risked pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RISKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of risked
American and British speakers say risked in essentially the same way: /rɪskt/ in the US and /rɪskt/ in the UK.
British respelling: RISKT.
What does risked mean?
- simple past and past participle of risk How to pronounce risk
Questions about saying risked
How do you pronounce risked?
Say RISKT. The American pronunciation is /rɪskt/. In British English it is /rɪskt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in risked?
Risked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RISKT.
Do Americans and Brits say risked the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪskt/ and the British form is /rɪskt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.