Pronunciation Guide • English (from Greek)
How to Pronounce asterisk
Difficulty: medium
IPA Transcription
/ˈæstərɪsk/
Why is it so hard to pronounce?
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".
💡 Pro Tip for asterisk
AS-tuh-RISK. Three syllables. Ends in "-risk" not "-rix".
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The term asterisk originates from Greek "asteriskos" (little star). Understanding its etymology helps explain why it breaks standard pronunciation rules.