How to pronounce ascensive
Say it like uh-SEN-siv. Ascensive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN).
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- uh
- SEN
- siv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ascensive 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.
- sivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ascensive
American and British speakers say ascensive in essentially the same way: /əˈsɛnsɪv/ in the US and /əˈsɛnsɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SEN-siv.
What does ascensive mean?
- Rising; tending to rise, or causing to rise.
- Augmentative; intensive.
Words that rhyme with ascensive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ascensive.
- expensive
- extensive
- offensive
- defensive
- comprehensive
- intensive
- inexpensive
- apprehensive
- inoffensive
- hypertensive
Questions about saying ascensive
How do you pronounce ascensive?
Say uh-SEN-siv. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɛnsɪv/. In British English it is /əˈsɛnsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ascensive?
Ascensive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN). Broken into parts: uh · SEN · siv.
Do Americans and Brits say ascensive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈsɛnsɪv/ and the British form is /əˈsɛnsɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.