How to Pronounce Ask

To pronounce "ask", say ASK — one syllable, IPA /ˈask/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈask/

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💡 Tip for remembering “ask”

"ask" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with task and bask, if that helps it stick.

What does ask mean?

noun

  1. An act or instance of asking.
  2. Something asked or asked for.

    “I know this is a big ask, but …”

verb

  1. To request (information, or an answer to a question).

    “I asked her age.”

  2. To put forward (a question) to be answered.

    “to ask a question”

Synonyms

request

Words that rhyme with ask

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

taskbaskmaskcaskmasqueflaskbasquemultitaskunmasklask

Related words

inquireenquirerequiredemandnecessitateneedinvolveexpect

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ask"?▾

"Ask" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "ask"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ask" is /ˈask/.

What does "ask" mean?▾

Ask: An act or instance of asking.

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