How to Pronounce Ascend

To pronounce "ascend", say ASC-end — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈsɛnd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/əˈsɛnd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ascend”

"ascend" has 2 syllables: asc-end. It rhymes with contend and comprehend, if that helps it stick.

What does ascend mean?

verb

To move upward, to fly, to soar.
“He ascended to heaven upon a cloud.”
To slope in an upward direction.

Antonyms

descend

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Words that rhyme with ascend

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contend comprehend apprehend transcend commend condescend attend portend mend friend extend bend

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ascend"?▾

"Ascend" has 2 syllables: asc · end.

What is the IPA transcription of "ascend"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ascend" is /əˈsɛnd/.

What does "ascend" mean?▾

Ascend: To move upward, to fly, to soar.

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