How to Pronounce "auxiliaries"
word
awg-ZIL-ee-air-eez
awg-SIL-ee-uh-reez
Definition
'Auxiliaries' usually refers to auxiliary verbs in grammar, which help the main verb express tense, mood, or voice. In general contexts, it can also mean people or things that provide help or support.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɑɡˈzɪɫiɛɹi/, /ɑɡˈzɪɫjɝi
British English
ɔːksˈɪliəɹɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
awg-ZIL-ee-air-eez
UK
awg-SIL-ee-uh-reez
Listen in Context
We use auxiliaries to form questions and negatives in English.
'Be', 'do', and 'have' are the main auxiliaries in English grammar.
It’s easy to forget auxiliaries when making negative sentences.
Some English auxiliaries are 'can', 'will', and 'must'.