The spelling of the word "Riske" may appear puzzling to some, but it can be explained with the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The pronunciation of "Riske" is /rɪsk/ which includes the sounds of the letter "r" followed by a short "i" sound and ending with the "sk" sound. The "e" at the end of the word is silent, hence the sound /rɪsk/ without an audible "e" sound. While tricky to spell, with the help of IPA, the pronunciation of "Riske" becomes easier to understand.