How to Pronounce asterisk
Language: English (from Greek) IPA: /ˈæstərɪsk/
Pronunciation explanation
AS-tuh-risk. Three syllables. Very commonly mispronounced as "AS-ter-ix" (confusing it with the cartoon Asterix) or "AS-trick". The final syllable is "-risk" not "-rix".
Practice tip
AS-tuh-RISK. Three syllables. Ends in "-risk" not "-rix".
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