How to pronounce ascendency
Say it like uh-SEN-dun-see. Ascendency 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
Ascendency 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 ascendency
American and British speakers say ascendency in essentially the same way: /əˈsɛndənsi/ in the US and /əˈsɛndənsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SEN-dun-see.
What does ascendency mean?
- Alternative spelling of ascendancy.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with ascendency
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Words that sound like ascendency
Questions about saying ascendency
How do you pronounce ascendency?
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 ascendency?
Ascendency 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 ascendency 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.
What words sound the same as ascendency?
Ascendency sounds the same as ascendancy in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.