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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ansa

/ˈæn.sə/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.16 in modern English

Syllables
ansa
IPA
/ˈæn.sə/
4
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
2
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The most protruding part of planetary rings as seen from a distance, perceived to project like handles on either side of the disc of the planet.

noun

A loop-shaped structure.

adj

Being or relating to an ansa compound.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin ānsa (“a handle, haft”).

Inflected Forms

ansae (plural)

Derived Forms

ansamycin ansate

Phrases

ansa compound

Rhymes With

hansa

Questions

How do you pronounce ansa?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈæn.sə/.
What does ansa mean?
The most protruding part of planetary rings as seen from a distance, perceived to project like handles on either side of the disc of the planet.
Where does ansa come from?
Borrowed from Latin ānsa (“a handle, haft”).

How to pronounce ansa

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