How to Pronounce "descendent"
word
dɪˈsɛndənt
di-SEN-duhnt
dɪsˈɛndənt
di-SEN-duhnt
Definition
A descendent is a person who is related to someone from an earlier generation, such as a child, grandchild, or great-grandchild.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈsɛndənt
British English
dɪsˈɛndənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-SEN-duhnt
UK
di-SEN-duhnt
Listen in Context
She is a descendent of a famous writer.
Many people are descendents of immigrants.
Every child is a descendent of their parents.
He claims to be a direct descendent of the royal family.