How to Pronounce "ancient"
word
/ˈeɪnʃənt/
AYN-shuhnt
/ˈeɪnʃənt/
AYN-shuhnt
Definition
Very old, especially from a time long ago in history. It can describe buildings, objects, traditions, or civilizations from the distant past.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈeɪnʃənt/
British English
/ˈeɪnʃənt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AYN-shuhnt
UK
AYN-shuhnt
Listen in Context
We visited an ancient temple in Greece.
These ancient stones are thousands of years old.
My teacher loves ancient history.
This phone feels ancient compared to the new models.