Pronunciation

How to pronounce “risk

“risk” is pronounced /ɹɪsk/ — 1 syllable.
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risk

/ɹɪsk/

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'risk' is one beat: /ɹɪsk/. Watch the /ɹ/ sound — Curl or bunch the tongue back WITHOUT touching anything; round the lips a little.
Meaning

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

drinking alcohol is a health hazard

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