How to pronounce ascendance
Say it like uh-SEN-duns. Ascendance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN).
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- uh
- SEN
- duns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ascendance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ascendance
American and British speakers say ascendance in essentially the same way: /əˈsɛndəns/ in the US and /əˈsɛndəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SEN-duns.
What does ascendance mean?
- Ascendancy, superiority; the act of ascending.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with ascendance
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Questions about saying ascendance
How do you pronounce ascendance?
Say uh-SEN-duns. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɛndəns/. In British English it is /əˈsɛndəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ascendance?
Ascendance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN). Broken into parts: uh · SEN · duns.
Do Americans and Brits say ascendance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈsɛndəns/ and the British form is /əˈsɛndəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.