English pronunciation · Words Starting with A
Asterisk Pronunciation
Asterisk is pronounced A-ster-isk, IPA /ˈæstɝɪsk/.
A-ster-isk
US /ˈæstɝɪsk/ · UK /ˈɑːstəˌrɪsk/
Syllables: A · ster · isk (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: The star-shaped mark used to flag a footnote or stand in for missing letters.
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Asterisk in a Sentence
- The asterisk points to a note at the bottom of the page.
- Every price on the sheet carries an asterisk.
- Put an asterisk next to the ones you have checked.
Common Mispronunciations of Asterisk
Not A-ster-iks
Asterix is a cartoon Gaul; the printing mark ends on sk, in the order risk and disk use.
Not uh-STER-isk
Asteroid keeps the weight on its opening A, and the Greek word for star handed the same shape to this one.
Tip: An asterisked result is one with a caveat attached, as in the record came with an asterisk.
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