How do you pronounce "asterisk"?

In American English: /ˈæstɝɪsk/ (AST-ur-isk). In British English: /ˈæstəɹɪsk/ (AST-uhr-isk). In Canadian English: /ˈæstɝɪsk/ (AST-ur-isk). In Australian English: /ˈastəɹˌɪsk/ (AST-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈæstɝɪsk/ (AST-ur-isk), while in British English it's /ˈæstəɹɪsk/ (AST-uhr-isk).

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asterisk

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/ˈæstɝɪsk/

AST-ur-isk

Syllable Breakdown

æstas·ɝter·ɪskisk

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Last updated: 2026-02-12