How to pronounce riskier
Say it like RIS-kee-er. Riskier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIS).
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US American/ˈrɪskiɚ/RIS-kee-er
UK British/ˈrɪskiə/RIS-kee-uh
- RIS
- kee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Riskier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of riskier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RIS-kee-uh.
What does riskier mean?
adjective
- comparative form of risky: more risky How to pronounce risky
Questions about saying riskier
How do you pronounce riskier?
Say RIS-kee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪskiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈrɪskiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in riskier?
Riskier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIS). Broken into parts: RIS · kee · er.
Is riskier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈrɪskiə/ (RIS-kee-uh).