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How to pronounce “asterisk”

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Pronunciation guide for asterisk

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of asterisk with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: What If a Simple Blood Test Could Detect Cancer?The answer, turns out, is yes, but with an asterisk.
Definition summary: (dated) A small star; also (by extension), something resembling or shaped like a star.

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What If a Simple Blood Test Could Detect Cancer?

The answer, turns out, is yes, but with an asterisk.

[Noun]
(dated) A small star; also (by extension), something resembling or shaped like a star.
[Verb]
(transitive) To mark or replace (text, etc.) with an asterisk symbol (*; noun noun sense 1.1); to star.

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