How to pronounce descendent
Say it like dih-SEN-dunt. Descendent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN).
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- dih
- SEN
- dunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Descendent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- duntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of descendent
American and British speakers say descendent in essentially the same way: /dɪˈsɛndənt/ in the US and /dɪˈsɛndənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SEN-dunt.
What does descendent mean?
- Alternative spelling of descendant.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with descendent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of descendent.
Words that sound like descendent
Questions about saying descendent
How do you pronounce descendent?
Say dih-SEN-dunt. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɛndənt/. In British English it is /dɪˈsɛndənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in descendent?
Descendent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN). Broken into parts: dih · SEN · dunt.
Do Americans and Brits say descendent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈsɛndənt/ and the British form is /dɪˈsɛndənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as descendent?
Descendent sounds the same as descendant in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.