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