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