How to Pronounce "descend"
word
/dɪˈsɛnd/
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/dɪsˈɛnd/
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Definition
To move or go down from a higher place to a lower one. It can also mean to come from a certain origin, such as a family or group.
IPA Transcription
American English
/dɪˈsɛnd/
British English
/dɪsˈɛnd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-SEND
UK
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Listen in Context
Please descend the stairs carefully.
Dark clouds began to descend over the city.
The hikers will descend the mountain in the afternoon.
As night descended, everything became quiet.