How to Pronounce "ascending"
word
əˈsɛndɪŋ
uh-SEN-ding
ɐsˈɛndɪŋ
uh-SEN-ding
Definition
Moving or going upward; increasing in level, rank, or order. Often used for directions (like stairs), order (like numbers), or progress.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈsɛndɪŋ
British English
ɐsˈɛndɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-SEN-ding
UK
uh-SEN-ding
Listen in Context
The numbers are listed in ascending order.
We walked up the ascending stairs to the tower.
His career is ascending quickly.
Set the files to display in ascending order by date.