ancestor

/ˈæn.ses.tər/

Syllables an·ces·tor

Stress AN-ces-tor

Phonics Breakdown

an

/æn/

short a

ces

/sɛs/

soft c

tor

/tər/

er schwa

Meaning

a person from whom one is descended; a forefather

Sound Reference

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an=/æn/(man) + ces=/sɛs/(less) + tor=/tər/(actor)

Example

She is proud of her ancestor who was a famous writer.