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How to pronounce ancestors in American English

“ancestors” pronunciation by American speakers

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“ancestors” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. last final common ancestors.

    NIH

  2. think of descendants and ancestors as cross products of the descendants and ancestors for

    Census Bureau

  3. our ancestors with the land.

    National Park Service

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