Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

asker

/ˈæsk.ɚ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.08 in modern English

Syllables
asker
IPA
/ˈæsk.ɚ/
9
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Someone who asks a question.

noun

A newt.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Middle English asker, axer, equivalent to ask + -er.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈæsk.ɚ/
  • British English: /ˈɑːsk.ə/

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in Military.

Inflected Forms

askers (plural)

Synonyms

questioner inquirer enquirer querier

Antonyms

askee questionee

Rhymes With

madagascar tasker lasker masker

Questions

How do you pronounce asker?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈæsk.ɚ/.
What does asker mean?
Someone who asks a question.
Where does asker come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

How to pronounce asker

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