verb

asterisking

ast·eri·ski·ng 4 syllables

To mark or replace with an asterisk symbol (*); star.

Word facts

Part of speech verb
Syllables 4
Letters 11
Starts with A

Definition of Asterisking

To mark or replace with an asterisk symbol (*); star.

How to use Asterisking

Asterisking is a verb. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.

Synonyms for Asterisking

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Antonyms for Asterisking

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How many syllables does asterisking have?

Asterisking has 4 syllables: ast·eri·ski·ng. The word is broken into 4 spoken beats.

What part of speech is asterisking?

Asterisking is used as a verb. As a verb, it describes an action or state.

What are synonyms for asterisking?

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How do you use asterisking in a sentence?

Asterisking can be used in sentences where a verb describing to mark or replace with an asterisk symbol (*); star. is needed. Writing the word in context and reading it aloud is the best way to confirm natural usage.

What words start with the same letter as asterisking?

Asterisking starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.

How many letters does asterisking have?

Asterisking has 11 letters. It contains 4 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.