How to Pronounce "descend to"
expression
dɪˈsɛnd/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
di-SEND too, tuh, ti
dɪsˈɛnd/ /tˈuː
di-SEND TOO
Definition
To reach a lower level or standard, especially one that is considered bad or unacceptable; often used to express doing something beneath one's dignity.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈsɛnd/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
dɪsˈɛnd/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-SEND too, tuh, ti
UK
di-SEND TOO
Listen in Context
I never thought he would descend to cheating in the exam.
She would never descend to using insults to win an argument.
The politician refused to descend to personal attacks.
It's sad to see them descend to name-calling after a friendly debate.