How to pronounce ancestry
Say it like AN-seh-stree. Ancestry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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US American/ˈænsɛstri/AN-seh-stree
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- AN
- seh
- stree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ancestry 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.
- sehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- streeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does ancestry mean?
noun
- the descendants of one individual“his entire lineage has been warriors”
- inherited properties shared with others of your bloodline
Where does ancestry come from?
From Middle English auncestrie, from Old French ancesserie.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying ancestry
How do you pronounce ancestry?
Say AN-seh-stree. The American pronunciation is /ˈænsɛstri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ancestry?
Ancestry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · seh · stree.