How to Pronounce Risking

To pronounce "risking", say RISK-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

RISK-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “risking”

"risking" has 2 syllables: risk-ing.

What does risking mean?

verb

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

Related words

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How many syllables are in "risking"?▾

"Risking" has 2 syllables: risk · ing.

What does "risking" mean?▾

Risking: To incur risk of (something).

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