How to pronounce ansa
Say it like AN-suh. Ansa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈænsə/AN-suh
UK British/ˈænsə/AN-suh
- AN
- suh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ansa 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ansa
American and British speakers say ansa in essentially the same way: /ˈænsə/ in the US and /ˈænsə/ in the UK.
British respelling: AN-suh.
What does ansa mean?
noun
- The most protruding part of planetary rings as seen from a distance, perceived to project like handles on either side of the disc of the planet.
- A loop-shaped structure.
- Being or relating to an ansa compound.“ansa-metallocene”
Where does ansa come from?
Borrowed from Latin ānsa (“a handle, haft”).
Questions about saying ansa
How do you pronounce ansa?
Say AN-suh. The American pronunciation is /ˈænsə/. In British English it is /ˈænsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ansa?
Ansa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · suh.
Do Americans and Brits say ansa the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈænsə/ and the British form is /ˈænsə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.