How to pronounce descents
Say it like dih-SENTS. Descents has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SENTS).
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- dih
- SENTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Descents 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.
- SENTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of descents
American and British speakers say descents in essentially the same way: /dɪˈsɛnts/ in the US and /dɪˈsɛnts/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SENTS.
What does descents mean?
- plural of descent How to pronounce descent
Questions about saying descents
How do you pronounce descents?
Say dih-SENTS. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɛnts/. In British English it is /dɪˈsɛnts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in descents?
Descents has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SENTS). Broken into parts: dih · SENTS.
Do Americans and Brits say descents the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈsɛnts/ and the British form is /dɪˈsɛnts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.