How to pronounce ancestrally
Say it like an-SES-truh-lee. Ancestrally has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES).
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- an
- SES
- truh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ancestrally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ancestrally
American and British speakers say ancestrally in essentially the same way: /ænˈsɛstrəli/ in the US and /ænˈsɛstrəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: an-SES-truh-lee.
What does ancestrally mean?
- Pertaining to ancestry.
Where does ancestrally come from?
From ancestral + -ly.
Questions about saying ancestrally
How do you pronounce ancestrally?
Say an-SES-truh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ænˈsɛstrəli/. In British English it is /ænˈsɛstrəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ancestrally?
Ancestrally has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES). Broken into parts: an · SES · truh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say ancestrally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ænˈsɛstrəli/ and the British form is /ænˈsɛstrəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.