How to Pronounce Ancestry

To pronounce "ancestry", say ANC-estry — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈæn.sɛs.tɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈæn.sɛs.tɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ancestry”

"ancestry" has 2 syllables: anc-estry.

What does ancestry mean?

noun

  1. Condition as to ancestors; ancestral lineage; hence, birth or honorable descent.

    “Title and ancestry render a good man more illustrious, but an ill one more contemptible. -Addison.”

  2. A series of ancestors or progenitors; lineage, or those who compose the line of natural descent.

Synonyms

provenance

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Related words

bloodlinelineagepedigreeparentagefiliationstockorigindescent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ancestry"?▾

"Ancestry" has 2 syllables: anc · estry.

What is the IPA transcription of "ancestry"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ancestry" is /ˈæn.sɛs.tɹi/.

What does "ancestry" mean?▾

Ancestry: Condition as to ancestors; ancestral lineage; hence, birth or honorable descent.

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