How to Pronounce Task

To pronounce "task", say TASK — one syllable, IPA /tɑːsk/. 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

/tɑːsk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “task”

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

What does task mean?

noun

  1. A piece of work done as part of one’s duties.
  2. A difficult or tedious undertaking.

verb

  1. To assign a task to, or impose a task on.

    “On my first day in the office, I was tasked with sorting a pile of invoices.”

  2. To oppress with severe or excessive burdens; to tax.

Synonyms

undertakinggoalobjectivechorejobprocess

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Words that rhyme with task

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

baskaskmaskcaskmasqueflaskbasquemultitaskunmasklask

Related words

jobchoreprojectlabortaxundertakingworkassignment

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "task"?▾

"Task" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "task"?▾

The IPA transcription of "task" is /tɑːsk/.

What does "task" mean?▾

Task: A piece of work done as part of one’s duties.

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