How to Pronounce "ancestor"
word
/ˈænˌsɛstɝ/
AN-sess-ter
/ˈænsɛstɐ/
AN-sess-tuh
Definition
A person in your family who lived a long time ago, such as great-grandparents or earlier relatives.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈænˌsɛstɝ/
British English
/ˈænsɛstɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AN-sess-ter
UK
AN-sess-tuh
Listen in Context
My great-great-grandfather is my ancestor.
We learned about our ancestors in history class.
Some people honor their ancestors every year.
DNA tests can help you discover who your ancestors were.