How to Pronounce "descending"
word
/dɪˈsɛndɪŋ/
di-SEN-ding
/dɪsˈɛndɪŋ/
di-SEN-ding
Definition
Moving or going down from a higher position or level to a lower one. It can describe direction, order, or movement.
IPA Transcription
American English
/dɪˈsɛndɪŋ/
British English
/dɪsˈɛndɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-SEN-ding
UK
di-SEN-ding
Listen in Context
The numbers are listed in descending order.
She walked down the descending steps.
The elevator is descending to the ground floor.
You need to sort these files in descending order by date.