How to Pronounce Descender

To pronounce "descender", say DESC-end-er — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪˈsɛndə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/dɪˈsɛndə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “descender”

"descender" has 3 syllables: desc-end-er. It rhymes with ascender, if that helps it stick.

What does descender mean?

noun

  1. A person or thing that descends.
  2. The part of a lowercase letter that is drawn below the bottom of lowercase letters.

Synonyms

tail

Words that rhyme with descender

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ascender

Related words

descensioncondescenderdescentdegressiondeclensiondropdownshiftsetdown

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "descender"?▾

"Descender" has 3 syllables: desc · end · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "descender"?▾

The IPA transcription of "descender" is /dɪˈsɛndə(ɹ)/.

What does "descender" mean?▾

Descender: A person or thing that descends.

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