How to pronounce anceps
Say it like AN-seps. Anceps has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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US American/ˈænsɛps/AN-seps
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- AN
- seps
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anceps pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sepsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
What does anceps mean?
noun
- A syllable that can be either short or long.
Where does anceps come from?
Borrowed from Latin anceps (literally “double-headed”).
Questions about saying anceps
How do you pronounce anceps?
Say AN-seps. The American pronunciation is /ˈænsɛps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anceps?
Anceps has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · seps.