How to pronounce ansatz
Say it like AN-sats. Ansatz has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- sats
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ansatz 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.
- satsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of ansatz
American and British speakers say ansatz in essentially the same way: /ˈænsæts/ in the US and /ˈænsæts/ in the UK.
British respelling: AN-sats.
What does ansatz mean?
- A mathematical assumption used to describe a certain phenomenon, posited in order to help provisionally solve an equation or other problem.
Where does ansatz come from?
Unadapted borrowing from German Ansatz.
Questions about saying ansatz
How do you pronounce ansatz?
Say AN-sats. The American pronunciation is /ˈænsæts/. In British English it is /ˈænsæts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ansatz?
Ansatz has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · sats.
Do Americans and Brits say ansatz the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈænsæts/ and the British form is /ˈænsæts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.