Can You Say Asterisk?

While asterisk is usually said as [as-tuh-risk], with the [s] in the final syllable preceding the [k], a metathesized pronunciation is also heard, in which the [s] and [k] change places producing [as-tuh-riks].

Which is correct Asterix or asterisk?

As nouns the difference between asterisk and asterix

is that asterisk is symbol () while asterix is (asterisk).

What does asterisk mean in writing?

(Entry 1 of 2) 1 : the character * used in printing or writing as a reference mark, as an indication of the omission of letters or words, to denote a hypothetical or unattested linguistic form, or for various arbitrary meanings.