How many syllables in "ancillary"?

"ancillary" has 4 lettergrepen (an - cil - la - ry).

How to divide "ancillary"?

"ancillary" divides into 4 parts: an · cil · la · ry.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (an... cil... la... ry) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"ancillary": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:an·cil·la·ry

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AN-cil-la-ry(an · cil · la · ry)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "ancillary" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈæn.səˌlɛr.i⁄

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How many syllables in "ancillary"?: "ancillary" has 4 lettergrepen (an - cil - la - ry).
How to divide "ancillary"?: "ancillary" divides into 4 parts: an · cil · la · ry.
Where is the stress in "ancillary"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "ancillary"?: Say each syllable slowly (an... cil... la... ry) and listen on SayItVid.