How to Pronounce Progenitors

To pronounce "progenitors", say PROG-en-it-ors — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

PROG-en-it-ors

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💡 Tip for remembering “progenitors”

"progenitors" has 4 syllables: prog-en-it-ors.

What does progenitors mean?

noun

  1. A forefather, any of a person's direct ancestors.
  2. An individual from whom one or more people (dynasty, tribe, nation...) are descended.

    “Abraham alias Ibrahim is the progenitor of both the Jewish and Arab peoples.”

Synonyms

ancestorforefather

Related words

primogenitorancestorsforebearsforefathersmegakaryocyteparentsprogeniesprogeniture

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How many syllables are in "progenitors"?▾

"Progenitors" has 4 syllables: prog · en · it · ors.

What does "progenitors" mean?▾

Progenitors: A forefather, any of a person's direct ancestors.

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