How to pronounce ascendancy
Say it like uh-SEN-dun-see. Ascendancy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN).
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- uh
- SEN
- dun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ascendancy 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.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ascendancy
American and British speakers say ascendancy in essentially the same way: /əˈsɛndənsi/ in the US and /əˈsɛndənsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SEN-dun-see.
What does ascendancy mean?
- The quality of being in the ascendant; dominant control, supremacy.
- A quantitative attribute of an ecosystem, defined as a function of the ecosystem's trophic network, and intended to indicate its ability to prevail against disturbance by virtue of its combined organization and size.
Where does ascendancy come from?
From ascend + -ancy or ascendant + -cy.
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Words that rhyme with ascendancy
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Questions about saying ascendancy
How do you pronounce ascendancy?
Say uh-SEN-dun-see. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɛndənsi/. In British English it is /əˈsɛndənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ascendancy?
Ascendancy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN). Broken into parts: uh · SEN · dun · see.
Do Americans and Brits say ascendancy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈsɛndənsi/ and the British form is /əˈsɛndənsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.