How to Pronounce “ancestors

word

/ˈænˌsɛstɝz/
AN-ses-turz
/ˈænsɛstəz/
AN-ses-tuhz

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈænˌsɛstɝz/

British English

/ˈænsɛstəz/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

AN-ses-turz

UK

AN-ses-tuhz

Listen in Context

Our ancestors lived in this village for hundreds of years.

Many people honor their ancestors on special days.

These photos show my ancestors from long ago.

Some of our traditions come directly from our ancestors.