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ancestry
Definition:
(nou) the descendants of one individual (nou) inherited properties shared with others of your bloodline
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈænsestri
Examples:
But the ancestry of the Saint is irrelevant.
This is the ancestry of the Chinese language.
A mongrel is something of mixed ancestry.
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Common mistakes of ancestry pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "an-CES-try" instead of the correct "AN-ces-try" (ˈæn.sɛs.tri). Tip: Remember that the first syllable carries the primary stress.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some pronounce "ancestry" with a short "a" sound, like "an-ses-try," which is incorrect. The correct pronunciation uses the "æ" sound as in "cat" (ˈæn.sɛs.tri). Tip: Practice the "æ" sound to differentiate it from the short "a."
- Ending sound mispronunciation: A common mistake is to drop the final "y" sound, saying "an-ces-tr" instead of "an-ces-try" (ˈæn.sɛs.tri). Tip: Emphasize the "try" to ensure you pronounce the final syllable clearly.
- Syllable division error: Some learners incorrectly divide "ancestry" into three syllables, saying "an-ces-try" instead of the correct two syllables "AN-ces-try" (ˈæn.sɛs.tri). Tip: Focus on blending the sounds to maintain the two-syllable structure.
- Overemphasis on "c": Some people overemphasize the "c" in "ancestry," pronouncing it as "an-SES-try." The correct pronunciation is "AN-ces-try" (ˈæn.sɛs.tri). Tip: Keep the "c" soft and blend it with the following vowel for smoother pronunciation.