How to pronounce ascends
Say it like uh-SENDZ. Ascends has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SENDZ).
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- uh
- SENDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ascends 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.
- SENDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of ascends
American and British speakers say ascends in essentially the same way: /əˈsɛndz/ in the US and /əˈsɛndz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SENDZ.
What does ascends mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of ascend How to pronounce ascend
Words that rhyme with ascends
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Questions about saying ascends
How do you pronounce ascends?
Say uh-SENDZ. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɛndz/. In British English it is /əˈsɛndz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ascends?
Ascends has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SENDZ). Broken into parts: uh · SENDZ.
Do Americans and Brits say ascends the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈsɛndz/ and the British form is /əˈsɛndz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.