How many syllables in ancestor?
Syllables in ancestor
3
an·ces·tor
Ancestor has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say ancestor
| Pronunciation | /ˈænˌsɛstɚ/ 3 syllables, AN-ces-tor · DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say ancestor slowly and listen for each vowel sound: an, ces, tor. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with ancestor
- semester
- investor
- tester
- polyester
- protester
- trimester
- ester
- jester
- fester
- molester
- pester
- sequester
- wester
- requester
- digester
- nester
Questions
- How many syllables are in ancestor?
- Ancestor has three syllables.
- How do you divide ancestor into syllables?
- Ancestor divides as an-ces-tor.
- Which syllable is stressed in ancestor?
- The first syllable (AN-ces-tor).