How Do You Spell ASKINS?
Pronunciation: [ˈaskɪnz] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "askins" may seem peculiar, but it follows English spelling conventions. The phonetic transcription of this word is /ˈæskɪnz/. The "a" followed by "s" creates a short "a" sound, while the "k" and "s" combination create the "sk" sound. The "i" splits the two "s" sounds and creates a short "i" sound. The "n" at the end is pronounced to complete the word. "Askins" is a variant spelling of the more common "askance", which means with suspicion or skepticism.
