How to Pronounce Risks

To pronounce "risks", say RISKS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “risks”

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

What does risks 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

Words that rhyme with risks

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

whisksdisksdiscsvideodisks

Related words

hazardadventuredangerperilchancegamblejeopardy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "risks"?▾

"Risks" has one syllable.

What does "risks" mean?▾

Risks: A possible adverse event or outcome

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