How do you pronounce "ask"?

In American English: /ˈæsk/ (ASK). In British English: /ˈɑːsk/ (AHSK). In Canadian English: /ˈæsk/ (ASK). In Australian English: /ˈask/ (ASK).

Is "ask" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈæsk/ (ASK), while in British English it's /ˈɑːsk/ (AHSK).

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Last updated: 2026-02-12