How to pronounce ask

Say it like this: /æsk/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/æsk/

British/ɑːsk/

What does ask mean?

verbTo request or petition.

“I asked her age.”

To request or enquire of (a person).

“I asked her (for) her age.”

To request (an item or service) (see also ask for).

“to ask a favour”

nounAn act or instance of asking.

“That really does not seem much of an ask.”

Something asked or asked for.

“I know this is a big ask, but …”

An asking price.

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