How to Pronounce "descend into"
expression
dɪˈsɛnd/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
di-SEND in-TOO, in-TOO, IN-tuh
dɪsˈɛnd/ /ˈɪntʊ
di-SEND IN-too
Definition
To gradually move or fall into a worse or deeper state or condition, often something negative like chaos, silence, or darkness.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈsɛnd/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
British English
dɪsˈɛnd/ /ˈɪntʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-SEND in-TOO, in-TOO, IN-tuh
UK
di-SEND IN-too
Listen in Context
After the news, the room descended into silence.
The country started to descend into chaos after the crisis.
At night, the forest descends into darkness.
If we keep arguing like this, this meeting will descend into a mess.