How to Pronounce "ancient history"
expression
AYN-shent HISS-tur-ee
AYN-shent HISS-tuh-ree
Definition
The events or period from a very long time ago, especially before the Middle Ages; also used informally to mean something that is no longer relevant or important.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪnʃənt/, /ˈeɪntʃənt/ /ˈhɪstɝi/, /ˈhɪstɹi
British English
ˈeɪnʃənt/ /hˈɪstəɹˌi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AYN-shent HISS-tur-ee
UK
AYN-shent HISS-tuh-ree
Listen in Context
We studied ancient history in school last year.
Egypt has a lot of ancient history.
The ruins are from ancient history.
Don’t worry about that mistake—it's ancient history now.