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