To pronounce "descent", say DESC-ent — 2 syllables, IPA /dɪˈsɛnt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/dɪˈsɛnt/
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"descent" has 2 syllables: desc-ent. It rhymes with lament and augment, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: dissent, dessent — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
“We climbed the mountain with difficulty, but the descent was easier.”
“We had difficulty in finding the correct descent.”
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"Descent" has 2 syllables: desc · ent.
The IPA transcription of "descent" is /dɪˈsɛnt/.
Descent: An instance of descending; act of coming down.
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