How to pronounce ancilla
Say it like an-SIL-uh. Ancilla has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIL).
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US American/ænˈsɪlə/an-SIL-uh
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- an
- SIL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ancilla pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does ancilla mean?
noun
- A maid.
- An auxiliary or accessory.
- An ancilla bit.“The circuit uses a single ancilla for each stabilizer generator.”
Where does ancilla come from?
From Latin ancilla (“maid, slave-girl”).
Words that rhyme with ancilla
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ancilla.
Questions about saying ancilla
How do you pronounce ancilla?
Say an-SIL-uh. The American pronunciation is /ænˈsɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ancilla?
Ancilla has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIL). Broken into parts: an · SIL · uh.