How to Pronounce "ascension"
word
əˈsɛnʃən
uh-SEN-shun
ɐsˈɛnʃən
uh-SEN-shun
Definition
The act of rising or going up, especially into the sky or to a higher position. Often used in religious contexts to describe someone ascending to heaven or a higher spiritual state.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈsɛnʃən
British English
ɐsˈɛnʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-SEN-shun
UK
uh-SEN-shun
Listen in Context
The story describes the ascension of the hero into the sky.
Many religions speak about ascension to a higher life.
His ascension to leader surprised everyone.
The painting beautifully captures the moment of Jesus’s Ascension.