How to Pronounce Brisk

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/bɹɪsk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “brisk”

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

What does brisk mean?

verb

  1. (often with "up") To make or become lively; to enliven; to animate.

adjective

  1. Full of liveliness and activity; characterized by quickness of motion or action

    “We took a brisk walk yesterday.”

  2. Full of spirit of life; effervescing

Synonyms

livelyquickspirited

Words that rhyme with brisk

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

friskbisquewhiskdiscdiskfiskvideodiskfisc

Related words

rattlingenergeticzippylivelybracinginvigoratingmerrysnappy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "brisk"?▾

"Brisk" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "brisk"?▾

The IPA transcription of "brisk" is /bɹɪsk/.

What does "brisk" mean?▾

Brisk: (often with "up") To make or become lively; to enliven; to animate.

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