How many syllables in "ascends"?

"ascends" has 2 lettergrepen (as - cends).

How to divide "ascends"?

"ascends" divides into 2 parts: as · cends.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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2 Lettergrepen

"ascends": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:as·cends

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as-CENDS(as · cends)○ ●

Stress in "ascends" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈsɛndz⁄

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Lettergrepenas·cends

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How many syllables in "ascends"?: "ascends" has 2 lettergrepen (as - cends).
How to divide "ascends"?: "ascends" divides into 2 parts: as · cends.
Where is the stress in "ascends"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "ascends"?: Say each syllable slowly (as... cends) and listen on SayItVid.