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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