How to pronounce ancestors
Say it like AN-ses-terz. Ancestors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- ses
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ancestors pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of ancestors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AN-ses-tuz.
What does ancestors mean?
- plural of ancestor How to pronounce ancestor
- third-person singular simple present indicative of ancestor How to pronounce ancestor
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying ancestors
How do you pronounce ancestors?
Say AN-ses-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈænˌsɛstɚz/. In British English it is /ˈænˌsɛstəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ancestors?
Ancestors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · ses · terz.
Is ancestors pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈænˌsɛstəz/ (AN-ses-tuz).