To pronounce "ancestress", say ANC-estr-ess — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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ANC-estr-ess
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"ancestress" has 3 syllables: anc-estr-ess.
"Ancestress" has 3 syllables: anc · estr · ess.
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