How to Pronounce "auxiliary"
word
/ɑɡˈzɪɫiɛɹi/
awg-ZI-lee-air-ee
/ɔːksˈɪliəɹi/
awk-SI-lee-uh-ree
Definition
Providing extra help or support; the word can also refer to a person or thing that helps the main one, like an assistant or a supporting building.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɑɡˈzɪɫiɛɹi/
British English
/ɔːksˈɪliəɹi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
awg-ZI-lee-air-ee
UK
awk-SI-lee-uh-ree
Listen in Context
The hospital hired an auxiliary nurse to help the staff.
The ship has an auxiliary engine.
To form the question, use an auxiliary verb like 'do' or 'does'.
During the blackout, an auxiliary generator kept the lights on.