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ask

/æsk/

Short answer

The English word ask is pronounced /æsk/. It is spelled A-S-K and has 3 letters. The -ing form is asking and the past form is asked.

Example sentence

I ask a question.

Key facts

English
ask
Pronunciation
/æsk/
-ing form
asking
Past form
asked
Spelling
A-S-K
Number of letters
3
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How do you pronounce ask?

Ask is pronounced /æsk/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.

How do you spell ask?

Ask is spelled A-S-K. It has 3 letters.

What is the past form of ask?

The past form of ask is asked. The -ing form is asking.

How do you use ask in a sentence?

For example: I ask a question.

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