Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

asked

/ˈæskt/

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.30 in modern English

Syllables
asked
IPA
/ˈæskt/
10
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

simple past and past participle of ask

adj

Arsed (bothered; willing to make an effort).

British usage

Etymology

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈæskt/
  • British English: /ˈɑːskt/

Usage

Inflected Forms

more asked (comparative) most asked (superlative)

Derived Forms

misasked unasked

Phrases

asked and answered commonly-asked frequently asked questions get what one asked for no-questions-asked no questions asked

Homonyms

arsed (in some non-rhotic accents)

Rhymes With

masked tasked unmasked basked last past fast passed cast the die is cast vast contrast

Questions

How do you pronounce asked?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈæskt/.
What does asked mean?
simple past and past participle of ask
Where does asked come from?
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

How to pronounce asked

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “asked”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈæskt/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “asked”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “asked” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.