How to pronounce ascended
Say it like uh-SEN-did. Ascended has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN).
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- uh
- SEN
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ascended 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.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ascended
American and British speakers say ascended in essentially the same way: /əˈsɛndɪd/ in the US and /əˈsɛndɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SEN-did.
What does ascended mean?
- simple past and past participle of ascend How to pronounce ascend
Words that rhyme with ascended
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ascended.
Questions about saying ascended
How do you pronounce ascended?
Say uh-SEN-did. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɛndɪd/. In British English it is /əˈsɛndɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ascended?
Ascended has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN). Broken into parts: uh · SEN · did.
Do Americans and Brits say ascended the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈsɛndɪd/ and the British form is /əˈsɛndɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.