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How to pronounce task

task
/tæsk/
1 syllable

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Task, sound by sound

/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.

In a sentence

It is too easy a task for him.

Words that rhyme with task

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce task?

Task is pronounced /tæsk/ in American English.

How many syllables are in task?

Task has 1 syllable.

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