How to Pronounce Risk-taking

To pronounce "risk-taking", say RISKT-ak-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

RISKT-ak-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “risk-taking”

"risk-taking" has 3 syllables: riskt-ak-ing.

What does risk-taking mean?

noun

  1. The practice or tendency of doing things that are risky or have uncertain outcomes.

adjective

  1. Prone to engaging in risky behaviour or unafraid to do things with uncertain outcomes.

Related words

adventurousventureriskhigh-riskriskyhazarddangerat-risk

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How many syllables are in "risk-taking"?▾

"Risk-taking" has 3 syllables: riskt · ak · ing.

What does "risk-taking" mean?▾

Risk-taking: The practice or tendency of doing things that are risky or have uncertain outcomes.

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