How to Pronounce Disk

To pronounce "disk", say DISK — one syllable, IPA /dɪsk/. 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

/dɪsk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “disk”

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

Sounds exactly like: disc, disque — easy to mix up when writing.

What does disk mean?

noun

  1. A thin, flat, circular plate or similar object.

    “A coin is a disk of metal.”

  2. Something resembling a disk.

    “Venus' disk cut off light from the Sun.”

verb

  1. To harrow

noun

  1. A removable disk used for storing digital data, measuring between 2 and 8 inches diagonally and storing between 80 KB and 240 MB.

Synonyms

diskdiskettefloppyfloppy diskette

Words that rhyme with disk

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

briskfriskbisquewhiskdiscfiskvideodiskfiscminidisc

Related words

discrecordharrowplattersaucertablet

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "disk"?▾

"Disk" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "disk"?▾

The IPA transcription of "disk" is /dɪsk/.

What does "disk" mean?▾

Disk: A thin, flat, circular plate or similar object.

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