How to Pronounce "ascendancy"
word
əˈsɛndənsi
uh-SEN-duhn-see
ɐsˈɛndənsi
uh-SEN-duhn-see
Definition
A position of power, influence, or control over others; the state of being dominant or having authority.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈsɛndənsi
British English
ɐsˈɛndənsi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-SEN-duhn-see
UK
uh-SEN-duhn-see
Listen in Context
The company gained ascendancy in the market after releasing its new product.
The king's ascendancy was challenged by rival nobles.
She struggled to maintain her ascendancy over the team.
For decades, that political party held ascendancy in the city council.