How to pronounce ansible
Say it like AN-sih-bul. Ansible has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- sih
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ansible 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.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ansible
American and British speakers say ansible in essentially the same way: /ˈænsɪbəl/ in the US and /ˈænsɪbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: AN-sih-bul.
What does ansible mean?
- A hypothetical device that enables users to communicate instantaneously across great distances; that is, a faster-than-light communication device.
Where does ansible come from?
Coined by American writer Ursula K.
Questions about saying ansible
How do you pronounce ansible?
Say AN-sih-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈænsɪbəl/. In British English it is /ˈænsɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ansible?
Ansible has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · sih · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say ansible the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈænsɪbəl/ and the British form is /ˈænsɪbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.