How to Pronounce Risk

To pronounce "risk", say RISK — one syllable, IPA /ɹɪsk/. 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

/ɹɪsk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “risk”

"risk" 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: risc, riske — easy to mix up when writing.

What does risk mean?

noun

  1. A possible adverse event or outcome
  2. The probability of a negative outcome to a decision or event.

    “2006, Trever Ramsey on BBC News website, Exercise 'cuts skin cancer risk' read at http//news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4764535.stm on 14 May 2006”

verb

  1. To incur risk of (something).
  2. To incur risk of harming or jeopardizing.

Synonyms

dangerhazardperil

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Words that rhyme with risk

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

briskfriskbisquewhiskdiscdiskfiskvideodiskfisc

Related words

hazardadventuredangerperilchancegamblejeopardy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "risk"?▾

"Risk" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "risk"?▾

The IPA transcription of "risk" is /ɹɪsk/.

What does "risk" mean?▾

Risk: A possible adverse event or outcome

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