To pronounce "high-risk", say HIGHR-isk — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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HIGHR-isk
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"high-risk" has 2 syllables: highr-isk.
adjective
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"High-risk" has 2 syllables: highr · isk.
High-risk: Having a great risk.
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