How to Pronounce Ancillary

To pronounce "ancillary", say ANC-ill-ary — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈænsəˌleɹiː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈænsəˌleɹiː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ancillary”

"ancillary" has 3 syllables: anc-ill-ary. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.

What does ancillary mean?

noun

  1. Something that serves an ancillary function, such as an easel for a painter.
  2. An auxiliary.

adjective

  1. Subordinate; secondary; auxiliary

Synonyms

accessory

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Words that rhyme with ancillary

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extraordinarycontemporarycontrarysanctuarysolitaryarbitrarywaryordinarytarryemissarycarryairy

Related words

subsidiaryappurtenantaccessoryadjunctauxiliaryadjuvantsupportiveaux

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ancillary"?▾

"Ancillary" has 3 syllables: anc · ill · ary.

What is the IPA transcription of "ancillary"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ancillary" is /ˈænsəˌleɹiː/.

What does "ancillary" mean?▾

Ancillary: Something that serves an ancillary function, such as an easel for a painter.

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