How to Pronounce "descended"
word
/dɪˈsɛndəd/
di-SEN-did
/dɪsˈɛndɪd/
di-SEND-id
Definition
Moved down from a higher place to a lower one, or came from a particular origin or family line.
IPA Transcription
American English
/dɪˈsɛndəd/
British English
/dɪsˈɛndɪd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-SEN-did
UK
di-SEND-id
Listen in Context
The sun descended behind the mountains.
She descended the stairs slowly.
They believe they descended from ancient kings.
A silence descended over the room when the teacher entered.