How to Pronounce "descend from"
expression
dɪˈsɛnd/ /ˈfɹəm
di-SEND frum
dɪsˈɛnd/ /fɹˈɒm
di-SEND FROM
Definition
To be related to or originate from someone or something in the past, especially ancestors or earlier forms.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈsɛnd/ /ˈfɹəm
British English
dɪsˈɛnd/ /fɹˈɒm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-SEND frum
UK
di-SEND FROM
Listen in Context
Humans descend from ancient ancestors.
Some dogs descend from wolves.
She says that she descends from a famous family.
All European languages descend from a common root.