How to Pronounce Askance

To pronounce "askance", say ASK-anc-e — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈskæns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/əˈskæns/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “askance”

"askance" has 3 syllables: ask-anc-e. It rhymes with advance and enhance, if that helps it stick.

What does askance mean?

verb

  1. To look at (someone or something) with a sideways glance.
  2. To turn (one's eye or gaze) to the side.

adjective

  1. Turned to the side, especially of the eyes.

adverb

  1. (of a look or glance) With disapproval, skepticism, or suspicion.

    “The beggar asked for change, but the haughty woman only looked at him askance.”

  2. Sideways; obliquely.

Synonyms

askewobliquesidewaysobliquelyskepticallysuspiciously

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Words that rhyme with askance

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advanceenhanceglancecircumstancechanceprancemansedanceexpanselanceperchancestance

Related words

squintysquintasquintsquint-eyedaskantsidelongindirectobliquely

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "askance"?▾

"Askance" has 3 syllables: ask · anc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "askance"?▾

The IPA transcription of "askance" is /əˈskæns/.

What does "askance" mean?▾

Askance: To look at (someone or something) with a sideways glance.

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