How to Pronounce Ascent

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/əˈsɛnt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ascent”

"ascent" has 2 syllables: asc-ent. It rhymes with lament and augment, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: assent — easy to mix up when writing.

What does ascent mean?

noun

  1. The act of ascending; a motion upwards.

    “He made a tedious ascent of Mont Blanc.”

  2. The way or means by which one ascends.

    “There is a difficult northern ascent from Malaucene of Mont Ventoux.”

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Words that rhyme with ascent

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lamentaugmentcontentpresentdiscontentdissenttormentassentrepentcircumventrepresentmalcontent

Related words

ascensionrisingupgraderiseascendingclimbraiseacclivity

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ascent"?▾

"Ascent" has 2 syllables: asc · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "ascent"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ascent" is /əˈsɛnt/.

What does "ascent" mean?▾

Ascent: The act of ascending; a motion upwards.

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