How to Pronounce Ascends

To pronounce "ascends", say ASC-ends — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

ASC-ends

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💡 Tip for remembering “ascends”

"ascends" has 2 syllables: asc-ends. It rhymes with contends and amends, if that helps it stick.

What does ascends mean?

verb

  1. To move upward, to fly, to soar.

    “He ascended to heaven upon a cloud.”

  2. To slope in an upward direction.

Antonyms

descend

Words that rhyme with ascends

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

contendsamendsextendscommendstranscendsbefriendsportendsendsdividendsbookendsdescendsdefends

Related words

aggravatesescalatesmountsqualifiesrisessoarstopstoughens

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ascends"?▾

"Ascends" has 2 syllables: asc · ends.

What does "ascends" mean?▾

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

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