Here's how to break it down:
* The "a" sound: Think of the "a" in "cat" or "hat".
* The "sk" sound: This is the same as the "sk" in "ask" or "desk".
* The "ed" ending: The "ed" at the end is silent in "asked".
So, it's just "ast".
Here's how to break it down:
* The "a" sound: Think of the "a" in "cat" or "hat".
* The "sk" sound: This is the same as the "sk" in "ask" or "desk".
* The "ed" ending: The "ed" at the end is silent in "asked".
So, it's just "ast".