How to Pronounce Tasks

To pronounce "tasks", say TASKS — one syllable, IPA /tæsks/. 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

/tæsks/

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💡 Tip for remembering “tasks”

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

What does tasks 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

Words that rhyme with tasks

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

masksaskscasksmasquesflasksbasksbasques

Related words

jobchoreprojectlabortaxundertakingactionsactivities

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tasks"?▾

"Tasks" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "tasks"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tasks" is /tæsks/.

What does "tasks" mean?▾

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

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