Pronunciation: [ˈaskɪŋz] (IPA) 
The word "askings" is spelled with the letter "k" instead of "c" due to its origin in Old English. The "k" sound is represented by the letter "c" in Latin-based words, but this spelling rule did not apply to Old English. Therefore, the word "askings" is pronounced as /ˈæskɪŋz/ using the International Phonetic Alphabet. Despite its non-standard spelling, "askings" is a valid word meaning requests or inquiries made by someone.
Askings is a noun that refers to the act of requesting, inquiring, or demanding information, help, or permission from someone. It is derived from the verb "ask," which means to pose a question, make a request, seek an answer, or solicit information.
The term askings can also pertain to the amount or number of questions, requests, or demands made in a particular situation. It can signify the frequency, intensity, or nature of the inquiries or requests being made. In this sense, it may be used in phrases like "high askings" to describe a situation where there are many or difficult questions or demands.
Furthermore, askings can be used to describe the inquiries or requests made by a specific group or category of people. For instance, in the context of a negotiation or bargaining process, it might be mentioned that the askings of the employees or the askings of the management are being considered.
In summary, askings refers to the act of asking or requesting information, help, or permission, as well as the frequency, intensity, or nature of the inquiries or requests being made. It can also denote the specific inquiries or requests made by a particular group or category of people.
The word "askings" is derived from the verb "ask". The verb "ask" itself originated in Old English as "ascian". The Old English word can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "aiskōną" and further back to the Proto-Indo-European root "ais-, ays-", meaning "to wish, desire". Over time, "ascian" evolved into the Middle English form "asken", which eventually became the modern English verb "ask". The plural form of "ask" is "askings", used to refer to multiple requests or queries.
